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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.40, 191.08 and 124.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.40, 191.08 and 124.54 is: 171.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.40 : 191.08 = 124.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.40/191.08 = 124.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.40x = 191.08 × 124.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.40x = 23,797.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,797.10/138.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.94

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