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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.48, 191.24 and 122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.48, 191.24 and 122.16 is: 168.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.48 : 191.24 = 122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.48/191.24 = 122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.48x = 191.24 × 122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.48x = 23,361.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,361.88/138.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.70

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