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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.21, 190.82 and 122.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.21, 190.82 and 122.84 is: 169.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.21 : 190.82 = 122.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.21/190.82 = 122.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.21x = 190.82 × 122.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.21x = 23,439.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,439.61/138.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.59

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