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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.59, 191.31 and 86.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.59, 191.31 and 86.15 is: 118.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.59 : 191.31 = 86.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.59/191.31 = 86.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.59x = 191.31 × 86.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.59x = 16,480.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,480.40/138.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.91

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