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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.22, 190.28 and 120.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.22, 190.28 and 120.96 is: 166.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.22 : 190.28 = 120.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.22/190.28 = 120.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.22x = 190.28 × 120.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.22x = 23,016.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,016.27/138.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.52

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