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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.46, 191.08 and 80.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.46, 191.08 and 80.24 is: 110.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.46 : 191.08 = 80.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.46/191.08 = 80.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.46x = 191.08 × 80.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.46x = 15,332.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,332.26/138.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.73

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