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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.24, 190.71 and 85.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.24, 190.71 and 85.77 is: 118.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.24 : 190.71 = 85.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.24/190.71 = 85.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.24x = 190.71 × 85.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.24x = 16,356.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,356.80/138.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.32

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