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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.72, 191.58 and 87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.72, 191.58 and 87 is: 120.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.72 : 191.58 = 87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.72/191.58 = 87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.72x = 191.58 × 87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.72x = 16,667.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,667.46/138.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.15

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