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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.32, 190.95 and 120.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.32, 190.95 and 120.86 is: 166.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.32 : 190.95 = 120.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.32/190.95 = 120.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.32x = 190.95 × 120.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.32x = 23,078.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,078.22/138.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.85

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