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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.42, 190.99 and 85.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.42, 190.99 and 85.98 is: 118.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.42 : 190.99 = 85.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.42/190.99 = 85.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.42x = 190.99 × 85.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.42x = 16,421.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,421.31/138.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.63

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