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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.76, 190.10 and 86.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.76, 190.10 and 86.04 is: 118.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.76 : 190.10 = 86.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.76/190.10 = 86.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.76x = 190.10 × 86.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.76x = 16,356.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,356.20/137.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.73

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