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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.87, 191.62 and 79.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.87, 191.62 and 79.05 is: 109.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.87 : 191.62 = 79.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.87/191.62 = 79.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.87x = 191.62 × 79.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.87x = 15,147.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,147.56/138.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.08

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