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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.57, 191.27 and 86.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.57, 191.27 and 86.13 is: 118.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.57 : 191.27 = 86.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.57/191.27 = 86.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.57x = 191.27 × 86.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.57x = 16,473.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,473.65/138.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.88

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