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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.30, 190.82 and 85.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.30, 190.82 and 85.15 is: 117.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.30 : 190.82 = 85.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.30/190.82 = 85.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.30x = 190.82 × 85.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.30x = 16,247.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,247.70/138.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.48

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