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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.74, 191.43 and 80.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.74, 191.43 and 80.52 is: 111.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.74 : 191.43 = 80.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.74/191.43 = 80.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.74x = 191.43 × 80.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.74x = 15,413.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,413.94/138.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.10

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