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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.68, 191.87 and 117.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.68, 191.87 and 117.89 is: 163.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.68 : 191.87 = 117.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.68/191.87 = 117.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.68x = 191.87 × 117.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.68x = 22,618.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,618.01/138.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.10

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