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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.48, 190.98 and 124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.48, 190.98 and 124.08 is: 171.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.48 : 190.98 = 124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.48/190.98 = 124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.48x = 190.98 × 124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.48x = 23,696.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,696.80/138.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.12

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