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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.93, 191.07 and 120.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.93, 191.07 and 120.54 is: 165.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.93 : 191.07 = 120.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.93/191.07 = 120.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.93x = 191.07 × 120.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.93x = 23,031.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,031.58/138.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.78

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