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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.89, 191.62 and 117.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.89, 191.62 and 117.02 is: 161.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.89 : 191.62 = 117.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.89/191.62 = 117.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.89x = 191.62 × 117.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.89x = 22,423.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,423.37/138.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.45

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