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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.89, 191.58 and 80.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.89, 191.58 and 80.63 is: 111.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.89 : 191.58 = 80.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.89/191.58 = 80.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.89x = 191.58 × 80.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.89x = 15,446.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,446.14/138.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.22

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