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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.30, 190.67 and 117.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.30, 190.67 and 117.42 is: 161.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.30 : 190.67 = 117.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.30/190.67 = 117.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.30x = 190.67 × 117.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.30x = 22,387.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,387.88/138.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.88

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