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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.06, 190.47 and 86.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.06, 190.47 and 86.22 is: 118.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.06 : 190.47 = 86.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.06/190.47 = 86.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.06x = 190.47 × 86.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.06x = 16,422.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,422.32/138.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.95

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