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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.14, 190.82 and 119.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.14, 190.82 and 119.71 is: 165.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.14 : 190.82 = 119.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.14/190.82 = 119.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.14x = 190.82 × 119.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.14x = 22,843.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,843.60/138.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.37

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