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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.83, 191.70 and 118.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.83, 191.70 and 118.17 is: 163.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.83 : 191.70 = 118.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.83/191.70 = 118.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.83x = 191.70 × 118.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.83x = 22,653.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,653.19/138.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.18

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