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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.49, 191.15 and 86.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.49, 191.15 and 86.04 is: 118.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.49 : 191.15 = 86.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.49/191.15 = 86.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.49x = 191.15 × 86.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.49x = 16,446.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,446.44/138.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.76

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