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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.44, 190.74 and 120.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.44, 190.74 and 120.82 is: 166.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.44 : 190.74 = 120.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.44/190.74 = 120.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.44x = 190.74 × 120.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.44x = 23,045.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,045.21/138.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.46

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