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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139, 191.74 and 86.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139, 191.74 and 86.58 is: 119.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139 : 191.74 = 86.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139/191.74 = 86.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139x = 191.74 × 86.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139x = 16,600.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,600.85/139
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.43

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