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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.06, 190.22 and 125.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.06, 190.22 and 125.64 is: 173.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.06 : 190.22 = 125.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.06/190.22 = 125.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.06x = 190.22 × 125.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.06x = 23,898.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,898.61/138.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.10

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