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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.65, 191.34 and 76.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.65, 191.34 and 76.48 is: 105.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.65 : 191.34 = 76.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.65/191.34 = 76.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.65x = 191.34 × 76.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.65x = 14,633.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,633.68/138.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.54

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