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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.21, 190.65 and 122.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.21, 190.65 and 122.67 is: 169.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.21 : 190.65 = 122.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.21/190.65 = 122.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.21x = 190.65 × 122.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.21x = 23,387.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,387.04/138.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.21

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