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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139, 191.80 and 80.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139, 191.80 and 80.76 is: 111.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139 : 191.80 = 80.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139/191.80 = 80.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139x = 191.80 × 80.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139x = 15,489.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,489.77/139
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.44

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