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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.99, 191.78 and 83.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.99, 191.78 and 83.71 is: 115.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.99 : 191.78 = 83.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.99/191.78 = 83.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.99x = 191.78 × 83.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.99x = 16,054.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,054.04/138.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.50

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