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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.12, 190.49 and 117.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.12, 190.49 and 117.47 is: 162.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.12 : 190.49 = 117.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.12/190.49 = 117.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.12x = 190.49 × 117.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.12x = 22,376.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,376.20/138.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.01

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