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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.70, 191.42 and 80.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.70, 191.42 and 80.46 is: 111.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.70 : 191.42 = 80.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.70/191.42 = 80.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.70x = 191.42 × 80.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.70x = 15,401.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,401.65/138.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.04

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