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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.60, 191.00 and 116.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.60, 191.00 and 116.42 is: 160.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.60 : 191.00 = 116.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.60/191.00 = 116.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.60x = 191.00 × 116.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.60x = 22,234.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,234.68/138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.42

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