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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.87, 191.58 and 80.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.87, 191.58 and 80.64 is: 111.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.87 : 191.58 = 80.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.87/191.58 = 80.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.87x = 191.58 × 80.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.87x = 15,449.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,449.01/138.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.25

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