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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.75, 191.48 and 87.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.75, 191.48 and 87.09 is: 120.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.75 : 191.48 = 87.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.75/191.48 = 87.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.75x = 191.48 × 87.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.75x = 16,675.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,675.56/138.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.18

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