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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.78, 191.52 and 76.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.78, 191.52 and 76.61 is: 105.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.78 : 191.52 = 76.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.78/191.52 = 76.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.78x = 191.52 × 76.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.78x = 14,671.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,671.20/138.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.72

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