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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.40, 190.92 and 116.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.40, 190.92 and 116.56 is: 160.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.40 : 190.92 = 116.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.40/190.92 = 116.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.40x = 190.92 × 116.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.40x = 22,253.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,253.64/138.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.79

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