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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.94, 191.77 and 80.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.94, 191.77 and 80.75 is: 111.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.94 : 191.77 = 80.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.94/191.77 = 80.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.94x = 191.77 × 80.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.94x = 15,485.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,485.71/138.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.46

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