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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.46, 191.16 and 120.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.46, 191.16 and 120.01 is: 165.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.46 : 191.16 = 120.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.46/191.16 = 120.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.46x = 191.16 × 120.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.46x = 22,940.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,940.51/138.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.68

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