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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.06, 190.35 and 116.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.06, 190.35 and 116.10 is: 160.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.06 : 190.35 = 116.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.06/190.35 = 116.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.06x = 190.35 × 116.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.06x = 22,099.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,099.64/138.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.07

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