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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.91, 191.66 and 87.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.91, 191.66 and 87.13 is: 120.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.91 : 191.66 = 87.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.91/191.66 = 87.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.91x = 191.66 × 87.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.91x = 16,698.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,698.38/138.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.21

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