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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.02, 190.62 and 125.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.02, 190.62 and 125.73 is: 173.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.02 : 190.62 = 125.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.02/190.62 = 125.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.02x = 190.62 × 125.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.02x = 23,966.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,966.65/138.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.65

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