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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.47, 191.10 and 85.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.47, 191.10 and 85.31 is: 117.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.47 : 191.10 = 85.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.47/191.10 = 85.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.47x = 191.10 × 85.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.47x = 16,302.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,302.90/138.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.73

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