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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.81, 191.57 and 80.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.81, 191.57 and 80.60 is: 111.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.81 : 191.57 = 80.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.81/191.57 = 80.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.81x = 191.57 × 80.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.81x = 15,440.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,440.54/138.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.24

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