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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.86, 191.62 and 83.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.86, 191.62 and 83.57 is: 115.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.86 : 191.62 = 83.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.86/191.62 = 83.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.86x = 191.62 × 83.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.86x = 16,013.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,013.68/138.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.32

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