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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.85, 191.57 and 79.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.85, 191.57 and 79.82 is: 110.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.85 : 191.57 = 79.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.85/191.57 = 79.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.85x = 191.57 × 79.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.85x = 15,290.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,290.48/138.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.12

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