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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.74, 191.36 and 83.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.74, 191.36 and 83.43 is: 115.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.74 : 191.36 = 83.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.74/191.36 = 83.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.74x = 191.36 × 83.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.74x = 15,965.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,965.37/138.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.08

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