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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.48, 189.86 and 122.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.48, 189.86 and 122.99 is: 169.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.48 : 189.86 = 122.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.48/189.86 = 122.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.48x = 189.86 × 122.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.48x = 23,349.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,349.32/137.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.84

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