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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.96, 191.88 and 116.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.96, 191.88 and 116.08 is: 160.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.96 : 191.88 = 116.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.96/191.88 = 116.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.96x = 191.88 × 116.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.96x = 22,273.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,273.43/138.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.29

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