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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.68, 191.37 and 76.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.68, 191.37 and 76.51 is: 105.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.68 : 191.37 = 76.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.68/191.37 = 76.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.68x = 191.37 × 76.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.68x = 14,641.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,641.72/138.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.58

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