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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.04, 190.55 and 85.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.04, 190.55 and 85.60 is: 118.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.04 : 190.55 = 85.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.04/190.55 = 85.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.04x = 190.55 × 85.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.04x = 16,310.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,310.13/138.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.16

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