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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.87, 191.62 and 83.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.87, 191.62 and 83.60 is: 115.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.87 : 191.62 = 83.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.87/191.62 = 83.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.87x = 191.62 × 83.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.87x = 16,019.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,019.43/138.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.36

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