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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.42, 191.16 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.42, 191.16 and 124.74 is: 172.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.42 : 191.16 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.42/191.16 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.42x = 191.16 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.42x = 23,845.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,845.30/138.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.27

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