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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.95, 191.49 and 118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.95, 191.49 and 118.16 is: 162.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.95 : 191.49 = 118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.95/191.49 = 118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.95x = 191.49 × 118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.95x = 22,626.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,626.46/138.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.84

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