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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.09, 190.49 and 85.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.09, 190.49 and 85.62 is: 118.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.09 : 190.49 = 85.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.09/190.49 = 85.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.09x = 190.49 × 85.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.09x = 16,310.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,310.13/138.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.11

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