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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.50, 191.16 and 118.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.50, 191.16 and 118.76 is: 163.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.50 : 191.16 = 118.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.50/191.16 = 118.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.50x = 191.16 × 118.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.50x = 22,702.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,702.16/138.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.91

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