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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.48, 190.96 and 118.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.48, 190.96 and 118.88 is: 163.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.48 : 190.96 = 118.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.48/190.96 = 118.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.48x = 190.96 × 118.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.48x = 22,700.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,700.52/138.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.93

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