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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.53, 191.07 and 86.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.53, 191.07 and 86.02 is: 118.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.53 : 191.07 = 86.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.53/191.07 = 86.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.53x = 191.07 × 86.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.53x = 16,434.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,434.89/138.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.64

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