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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.38, 191.16 and 122.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.38, 191.16 and 122.85 is: 169.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.38 : 191.16 = 122.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.38/191.16 = 122.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.38x = 191.16 × 122.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.38x = 23,484.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,484.01/138.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.71

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