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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.61, 191.45 and 121.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.61, 191.45 and 121.08 is: 167.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.61 : 191.45 = 121.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.61/191.45 = 121.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.61x = 191.45 × 121.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.61x = 23,180.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,180.77/138.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.24

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