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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.98, 191.77 and 79.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.98, 191.77 and 79.97 is: 110.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.98 : 191.77 = 79.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.98/191.77 = 79.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.98x = 191.77 × 79.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.98x = 15,334.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,334.69/138.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.34

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