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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.74, 192.83 and 80.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.74, 192.83 and 80.69 is: 111.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.74 : 192.83 = 80.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.74/192.83 = 80.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.74x = 192.83 × 80.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.74x = 15,558.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,558.49/139.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.34

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