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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.59, 191.27 and 80.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.59, 191.27 and 80.37 is: 110.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.59 : 191.27 = 80.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.59/191.27 = 80.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.59x = 191.27 × 80.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.59x = 15,371.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,371.01/138.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.91

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