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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.88, 191.60 and 87.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.88, 191.60 and 87.20 is: 120.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.88 : 191.60 = 87.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.88/191.60 = 87.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.88x = 191.60 × 87.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.88x = 16,707.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,707.52/138.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.30

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