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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.50, 191.06 and 88.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.50, 191.06 and 88.72 is: 122.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.50 : 191.06 = 88.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.50/191.06 = 88.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.50x = 191.06 × 88.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.50x = 16,950.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,950.25/138.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.39

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