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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.80, 191.54 and 83.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.80, 191.54 and 83.57 is: 115.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.80 : 191.54 = 83.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.80/191.54 = 83.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.80x = 191.54 × 83.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.80x = 16,006.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,006.58/138.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.32

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