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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.71, 191.44 and 80.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.71, 191.44 and 80.49 is: 111.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.71 : 191.44 = 80.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.71/191.44 = 80.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.71x = 191.44 × 80.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.71x = 15,408.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,408.80/138.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.09

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