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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.32, 190.90 and 116.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.32, 190.90 and 116.45 is: 160.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.32 : 190.90 = 116.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.32/190.90 = 116.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.32x = 190.90 × 116.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.32x = 22,230.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,230.31/138.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.72

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