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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.33, 190.76 and 121.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.33, 190.76 and 121.95 is: 168.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.33 : 190.76 = 121.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.33/190.76 = 121.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.33x = 190.76 × 121.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.33x = 23,262.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,262.57/138.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.17

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