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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.43, 190.86 and 122.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.43, 190.86 and 122.85 is: 169.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.43 : 190.86 = 122.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.43/190.86 = 122.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.43x = 190.86 × 122.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.43x = 23,446.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,446.69/138.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.38

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