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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.44, 190.68 and 117.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.44, 190.68 and 117.66 is: 162.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.44 : 190.68 = 117.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.44/190.68 = 117.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.44x = 190.68 × 117.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.44x = 22,435.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,435.41/138.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.06

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