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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.82, 191.58 and 83.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.82, 191.58 and 83.59 is: 115.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.82 : 191.58 = 83.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.82/191.58 = 83.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.82x = 191.58 × 83.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.82x = 16,014.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,014.17/138.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.36

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