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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.68, 191.36 and 83.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.68, 191.36 and 83.44 is: 115.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.68 : 191.36 = 83.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.68/191.36 = 83.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.68x = 191.36 × 83.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.68x = 15,967.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,967.08/138.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.14

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