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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.52, 191.16 and 86.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.52, 191.16 and 86.80 is: 119.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.52 : 191.16 = 86.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.52/191.16 = 86.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.52x = 191.16 × 86.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.52x = 16,592.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,592.69/138.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.79

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