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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.66, 191.34 and 80.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.66, 191.34 and 80.44 is: 111.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.66 : 191.34 = 80.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.66/191.34 = 80.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.66x = 191.34 × 80.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.66x = 15,391.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,391.39/138.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.00

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