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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139, 191.86 and 80.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139, 191.86 and 80.82 is: 111.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139 : 191.86 = 80.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139/191.86 = 80.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139x = 191.86 × 80.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139x = 15,504.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,504.76/139
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.55

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