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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.32, 191.16 and 119.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.32, 191.16 and 119.12 is: 164.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.32 : 191.16 = 119.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.32/191.16 = 119.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.32x = 191.16 × 119.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.32x = 22,770.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,770.98/138.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.63

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