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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.31, 190.89 and 80.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.31, 190.89 and 80.11 is: 110.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.31 : 190.89 = 80.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.31/190.89 = 80.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.31x = 190.89 × 80.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.31x = 15,292.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,292.20/138.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.56

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