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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.42, 190.69 and 120.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.42, 190.69 and 120.20 is: 165.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.42 : 190.69 = 120.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.42/190.69 = 120.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.42x = 190.69 × 120.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.42x = 22,919.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,919.68/138.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.58

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