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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.63, 191.17 and 86.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.63, 191.17 and 86.16 is: 118.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.63 : 191.17 = 86.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.63/191.17 = 86.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.63x = 191.17 × 86.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.63x = 16,471.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,471.21/138.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.81

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