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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.60, 190.99 and 117.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.60, 190.99 and 117.79 is: 162.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.60 : 190.99 = 117.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.60/190.99 = 117.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.60x = 190.99 × 117.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.60x = 22,496.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,496.71/138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.31

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