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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.38, 190.86 and 88.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.38, 190.86 and 88.61 is: 122.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.38 : 190.86 = 88.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.38/190.86 = 88.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.38x = 190.86 × 88.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.38x = 16,911.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,911.89/138.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.22

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