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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.92, 191.84 and 117.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.92, 191.84 and 117.05 is: 161.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.92 : 191.84 = 117.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.92/191.84 = 117.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.92x = 191.84 × 117.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.92x = 22,453.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,453.33/138.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.63

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