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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.58, 190.08 and 122.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.58, 190.08 and 122.10 is: 168.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.58 : 190.08 = 122.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.58/190.08 = 122.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.58x = 190.08 × 122.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.58x = 23,208.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,208.77/137.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.69

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