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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.94, 190.39 and 86.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.94, 190.39 and 86.22 is: 119.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.94 : 190.39 = 86.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.94/190.39 = 86.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.94x = 190.39 × 86.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.94x = 16,415.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,415.43/137.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.00

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