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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.42, 191.07 and 85.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.42, 191.07 and 85.97 is: 118.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.42 : 191.07 = 85.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.42/191.07 = 85.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.42x = 191.07 × 85.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.42x = 16,426.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,426.07/138.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.67

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