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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.78, 191.51 and 83.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.78, 191.51 and 83.51 is: 115.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.78 : 191.51 = 83.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.78/191.51 = 83.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.78x = 191.51 × 83.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.78x = 15,993.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,993.48/138.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.25

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