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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.96, 191.74 and 76.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.96, 191.74 and 76.78 is: 105.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.96 : 191.74 = 76.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.96/191.74 = 76.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.96x = 191.74 × 76.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.96x = 14,721.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,721.13/138.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.94

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