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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.87, 191.59 and 83.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.87, 191.59 and 83.58 is: 115.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.87 : 191.59 = 83.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.87/191.59 = 83.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.87x = 191.59 × 83.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.87x = 16,013.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,013.09/138.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.31

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