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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.05, 190.47 and 85.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.05, 190.47 and 85.60 is: 118.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.05 : 190.47 = 85.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.05/190.47 = 85.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.05x = 190.47 × 85.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.05x = 16,304.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,304.23/138.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.10

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