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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.94, 191.59 and 87.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.94, 191.59 and 87.18 is: 120.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.94 : 191.59 = 87.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.94/191.59 = 87.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.94x = 191.59 × 87.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.94x = 16,702.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,702.82/138.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.22

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