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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.94, 191.32 and 119.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.94, 191.32 and 119.18 is: 164.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.94 : 191.32 = 119.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.94/191.32 = 119.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.94x = 191.32 × 119.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.94x = 22,801.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,801.52/138.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.11

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