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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.87, 191.64 and 79.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.87, 191.64 and 79.87 is: 110.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.87 : 191.64 = 79.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.87/191.64 = 79.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.87x = 191.64 × 79.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.87x = 15,306.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,306.29/138.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.22

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