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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.60, 191.16 and 86.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.60, 191.16 and 86.09 is: 118.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.60 : 191.16 = 86.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.60/191.16 = 86.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.60x = 191.16 × 86.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.60x = 16,456.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,456.01/138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.73

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