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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.43, 191.02 and 83.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.43, 191.02 and 83.19 is: 114.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.43 : 191.02 = 83.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.43/191.02 = 83.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.43x = 191.02 × 83.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.43x = 15,890.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,890.95/138.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.79

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