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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.56, 191.25 and 86.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.56, 191.25 and 86.12 is: 118.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.56 : 191.25 = 86.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.56/191.25 = 86.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.56x = 191.25 × 86.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.56x = 16,470.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,470.45/138.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.87

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