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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.31, 190.74 and 118.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.31, 190.74 and 118.71 is: 163.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.31 : 190.74 = 118.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.31/190.74 = 118.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.31x = 190.74 × 118.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.31x = 22,642.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,642.75/138.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.71

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