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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.48, 190.68 and 124.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.48, 190.68 and 124.72 is: 171.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.48 : 190.68 = 124.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.48/190.68 = 124.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.48x = 190.68 × 124.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.48x = 23,781.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,781.61/138.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.73

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