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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.77, 191.44 and 79.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.77, 191.44 and 79.76 is: 110.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.77 : 191.44 = 79.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.77/191.44 = 79.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.77x = 191.44 × 79.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.77x = 15,269.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,269.25/138.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.03

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