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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.70, 191.37 and 80.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.70, 191.37 and 80.48 is: 111.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.70 : 191.37 = 80.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.70/191.37 = 80.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.70x = 191.37 × 80.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.70x = 15,401.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,401.46/138.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.04

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