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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.12, 190.59 and 85.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.12, 190.59 and 85.63 is: 118.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.12 : 190.59 = 85.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.12/190.59 = 85.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.12x = 190.59 × 85.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.12x = 16,319.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,319.75/138.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.16

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