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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.38, 205.96 and 122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.38, 205.96 and 122.12 is: 183.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.38 : 205.96 = 122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.38/205.96 = 122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.38x = 205.96 × 122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.38x = 25,152.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,152.05/137.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.08

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