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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.41, 191.06 and 83.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.41, 191.06 and 83.19 is: 114.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.41 : 191.06 = 83.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.41/191.06 = 83.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.41x = 191.06 × 83.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.41x = 15,893.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,893.87/138.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.84

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