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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.72, 191.39 and 83.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.72, 191.39 and 83.42 is: 115.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.72 : 191.39 = 83.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.72/191.39 = 83.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.72x = 191.39 × 83.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.72x = 15,964.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,964.38/138.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.08

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