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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.72, 191.52 and 87.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.72, 191.52 and 87.04 is: 120.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.72 : 191.52 = 87.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.72/191.52 = 87.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.72x = 191.52 × 87.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.72x = 16,669.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,669.90/138.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.17

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