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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.96, 190.42 and 86.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.96, 190.42 and 86.28 is: 119.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.96 : 190.42 = 86.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.96/190.42 = 86.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.96x = 190.42 × 86.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.96x = 16,429.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,429.44/137.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.09

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