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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.36, 190.98 and 85.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.36, 190.98 and 85.91 is: 118.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.36 : 190.98 = 85.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.36/190.98 = 85.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.36x = 190.98 × 85.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.36x = 16,407.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,407.09/138.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.59

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