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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.68, 191.58 and 117.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.68, 191.58 and 117.92 is: 162.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.68 : 191.58 = 117.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.68/191.58 = 117.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.68x = 191.58 × 117.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.68x = 22,591.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,591.11/138.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.90

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