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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.98, 191.76 and 83.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.98, 191.76 and 83.72 is: 115.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.98 : 191.76 = 83.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.98/191.76 = 83.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.98x = 191.76 × 83.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.98x = 16,054.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,054.15/138.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.51

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