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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.73, 191.43 and 79.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.73, 191.43 and 79.73 is: 110.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.73 : 191.43 = 79.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.73/191.43 = 79.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.73x = 191.43 × 79.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.73x = 15,262.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,262.71/138.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.02

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