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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.23, 190.56 and 117.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.23, 190.56 and 117.42 is: 161.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.23 : 190.56 = 117.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.23/190.56 = 117.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.23x = 190.56 × 117.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.23x = 22,375.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,375.56/138.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.87

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