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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.66, 191.40 and 86.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.66, 191.40 and 86.25 is: 119.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.66 : 191.40 = 86.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.66/191.40 = 86.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.66x = 191.40 × 86.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.66x = 16,508.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,508.25/138.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.06

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