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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.04, 190.32 and 86.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.04, 190.32 and 86.20 is: 118.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.04 : 190.32 = 86.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.04/190.32 = 86.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.04x = 190.32 × 86.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.04x = 16,405.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,405.58/138.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.85

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