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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.82, 191.58 and 79.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.82, 191.58 and 79.81 is: 110.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.82 : 191.58 = 79.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.82/191.58 = 79.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.82x = 191.58 × 79.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.82x = 15,290.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,290.00/138.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.14

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