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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.54, 191.14 and 86.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.54, 191.14 and 86.13 is: 118.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.54 : 191.14 = 86.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.54/191.14 = 86.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.54x = 191.14 × 86.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.54x = 16,461.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,461.93/138.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.83

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