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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.23, 191.13 and 120.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.23, 191.13 and 120.93 is: 167.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.23 : 191.13 = 120.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.23/191.13 = 120.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.23x = 191.13 × 120.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.23x = 23,111.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,111.79/138.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.20

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