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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.54, 191.04 and 117.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.54, 191.04 and 117.84 is: 162.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.54 : 191.04 = 117.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.54/191.04 = 117.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.54x = 191.04 × 117.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.54x = 22,512.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,512.15/138.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.50

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