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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.63, 191.32 and 83.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.63, 191.32 and 83.39 is: 115.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.63 : 191.32 = 83.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.63/191.32 = 83.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.63x = 191.32 × 83.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.63x = 15,953.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,953.97/138.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.09

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