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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.84, 191.55 and 80.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.84, 191.55 and 80.61 is: 111.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.84 : 191.55 = 80.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.84/191.55 = 80.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.84x = 191.55 × 80.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.84x = 15,440.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,440.85/138.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.21

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