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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.75, 191.47 and 76.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.75, 191.47 and 76.58 is: 105.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.75 : 191.47 = 76.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.75/191.47 = 76.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.75x = 191.47 × 76.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.75x = 14,662.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,662.15/138.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.67

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