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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.08, 191.95 and 80.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.08, 191.95 and 80.87 is: 111.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.08 : 191.95 = 80.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.08/191.95 = 80.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.08x = 191.95 × 80.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.08x = 15,522.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,522.29/139.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.60

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