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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.80, 191.55 and 76.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.80, 191.55 and 76.62 is: 105.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.80 : 191.55 = 76.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.80/191.55 = 76.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.80x = 191.55 × 76.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.80x = 14,677.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,677.14/138.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.75

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