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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.60, 191.46 and 120.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.60, 191.46 and 120.12 is: 165.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.60 : 191.46 = 120.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.60/191.46 = 120.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.60x = 191.46 × 120.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.60x = 22,998.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,998.18/138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.93

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