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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.74, 191.41 and 86.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.74, 191.41 and 86.27 is: 119.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.74 : 191.41 = 86.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.74/191.41 = 86.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.74x = 191.41 × 86.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.74x = 16,511.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,511.55/138.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.01

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