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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.12, 191.07 and 119.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.12, 191.07 and 119.22 is: 164.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.12 : 191.07 = 119.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.12/191.07 = 119.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.12x = 191.07 × 119.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.12x = 22,779.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,779.37/138.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.92

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