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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.67, 191.40 and 80.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.67, 191.40 and 80.47 is: 111.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.67 : 191.40 = 80.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.67/191.40 = 80.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.67x = 191.40 × 80.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.67x = 15,401.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,401.96/138.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.07

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