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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.24, 190.08 and 124.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.24, 190.08 and 124.88 is: 171.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.24 : 190.08 = 124.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.24/190.08 = 124.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.24x = 190.08 × 124.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.24x = 23,736.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,736.24/138.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.70

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