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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.66, 189.81 and 122.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.66, 189.81 and 122.13 is: 168.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.66 : 189.81 = 122.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.66/189.81 = 122.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.66x = 189.81 × 122.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.66x = 23,181.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,181.50/137.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.40

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