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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.19, 190.51 and 121.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.19, 190.51 and 121.79 is: 167.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.19 : 190.51 = 121.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.19/190.51 = 121.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.19x = 190.51 × 121.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.19x = 23,202.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,202.21/138.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.90

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