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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.94, 191.63 and 86.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.94, 191.63 and 86.51 is: 119.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.94 : 191.63 = 86.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.94/191.63 = 86.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.94x = 191.63 × 86.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.94x = 16,577.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,577.96/138.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.32

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