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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.65, 191.35 and 76.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.65, 191.35 and 76.49 is: 105.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.65 : 191.35 = 76.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.65/191.35 = 76.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.65x = 191.35 × 76.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.65x = 14,635.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,635.02/138.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.56

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