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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.91, 191.79 and 86.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.91, 191.79 and 86.52 is: 119.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.91 : 191.79 = 86.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.91/191.79 = 86.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.91x = 191.79 × 86.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.91x = 16,593.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,593.67/138.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.46

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