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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.69, 191.39 and 86.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.69, 191.39 and 86.24 is: 119.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.69 : 191.39 = 86.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.69/191.39 = 86.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.69x = 191.39 × 86.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.69x = 16,505.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,505.52/138.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.01

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