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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.83, 191.52 and 80.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.83, 191.52 and 80.60 is: 111.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.83 : 191.52 = 80.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.83/191.52 = 80.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.83x = 191.52 × 80.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.83x = 15,435.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,435.55/138.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.19

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