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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.67, 191.35 and 79.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.67, 191.35 and 79.67 is: 109.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.67 : 191.35 = 79.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.67/191.35 = 79.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.67x = 191.35 × 79.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.67x = 15,243.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,243.70/138.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.93

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