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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.36, 190.88 and 80.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.36, 190.88 and 80.11 is: 110.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.36 : 190.88 = 80.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.36/190.88 = 80.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.36x = 190.88 × 80.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.36x = 15,290.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,290.52/138.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.51

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