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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.35, 190.76 and 118.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.35, 190.76 and 118.91 is: 163.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.35 : 190.76 = 118.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.35/190.76 = 118.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.35x = 190.76 × 118.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.35x = 22,682.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,682.68/138.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.95

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