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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.99, 191.80 and 76.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.99, 191.80 and 76.82 is: 106.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.99 : 191.80 = 76.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.99/191.80 = 76.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.99x = 191.80 × 76.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.99x = 14,733.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,733.27/138.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.00

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