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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.86, 191.62 and 82.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.86, 191.62 and 82.85 is: 114.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.86 : 191.62 = 82.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.86/191.62 = 82.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.86x = 191.62 × 82.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.86x = 15,874.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,874.94/138.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.32

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