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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.61, 191.30 and 83.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.61, 191.30 and 83.37 is: 115.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.61 : 191.30 = 83.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.61/191.30 = 83.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.61x = 191.30 × 83.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.61x = 15,948.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,948.68/138.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.06

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