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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.89, 191.69 and 83.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.89, 191.69 and 83.65 is: 115.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.89 : 191.69 = 83.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.89/191.69 = 83.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.89x = 191.69 × 83.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.89x = 16,034.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,034.87/138.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.45

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