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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139, 191.84 and 80.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139, 191.84 and 80.80 is: 111.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139 : 191.84 = 80.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139/191.84 = 80.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139x = 191.84 × 80.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139x = 15,500.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,500.67/139
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.52

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