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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.60, 191.22 and 86.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.60, 191.22 and 86.19 is: 118.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.60 : 191.22 = 86.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.60/191.22 = 86.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.60x = 191.22 × 86.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.60x = 16,481.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,481.25/138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.91

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