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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.09, 191.97 and 80.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.09, 191.97 and 80.89 is: 111.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.09 : 191.97 = 80.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.09/191.97 = 80.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.09x = 191.97 × 80.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.09x = 15,528.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,528.45/139.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.64

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