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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.05, 190.10 and 120.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.05, 190.10 and 120.54 is: 165.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.05 : 190.10 = 120.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.05/190.10 = 120.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.05x = 190.10 × 120.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.05x = 22,914.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,914.05/138.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.99

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