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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.25, 190.88 and 86.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.25, 190.88 and 86.59 is: 119.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.25 : 190.88 = 86.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.25/190.88 = 86.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.25x = 190.88 × 86.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.25x = 16,528.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,528.30/138.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.55

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