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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.04, 191.82 and 80.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.04, 191.82 and 80.82 is: 111.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.04 : 191.82 = 80.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.04/191.82 = 80.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.04x = 191.82 × 80.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.04x = 15,502.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,502.89/139.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.50

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