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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.44, 191.07 and 118.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.44, 191.07 and 118.82 is: 163.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.44 : 191.07 = 118.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.44/191.07 = 118.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.44x = 191.07 × 118.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.44x = 22,701.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,701.98/138.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.99

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