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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.50, 191.01 and 110.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.50, 191.01 and 110.80 is: 152.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.50 : 191.01 = 110.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.50/191.01 = 110.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.50x = 191.01 × 110.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.50x = 21,163.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,163.91/138.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.81

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