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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.50, 191.38 and 120.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.50, 191.38 and 120.95 is: 167.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.50 : 191.38 = 120.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.50/191.38 = 120.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.50x = 191.38 × 120.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.50x = 23,147.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,147.28/138.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.13

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