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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.26, 190.77 and 116.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.26, 190.77 and 116.22 is: 160.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.26 : 190.77 = 116.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.26/190.77 = 116.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.26x = 190.77 × 116.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.26x = 22,171.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,171.15/138.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.36

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