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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.83, 191.56 and 83.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.83, 191.56 and 83.56 is: 115.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.83 : 191.56 = 83.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.83/191.56 = 83.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.83x = 191.56 × 83.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.83x = 16,006.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,006.07/138.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.30

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