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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.02, 190.10 and 119.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.02, 190.10 and 119.60 is: 164.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.02 : 190.10 = 119.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.02/190.10 = 119.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.02x = 190.10 × 119.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.02x = 22,735.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,735.96/138.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.73

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