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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.68, 191.33 and 86.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.68, 191.33 and 86.21 is: 118.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.68 : 191.33 = 86.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.68/191.33 = 86.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.68x = 191.33 × 86.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.68x = 16,494.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,494.56/138.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.94

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