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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138, 190.17 and 122.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138, 190.17 and 122.34 is: 168.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138 : 190.17 = 122.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138/190.17 = 122.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138x = 190.17 × 122.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138x = 23,265.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,265.40/138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.59

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