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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.14, 190.54 and 85.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.14, 190.54 and 85.66 is: 118.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.14 : 190.54 = 85.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.14/190.54 = 85.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.14x = 190.54 × 85.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.14x = 16,321.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,321.66/138.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.15

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