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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.50, 190.92 and 122.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.50, 190.92 and 122.03 is: 168.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.50 : 190.92 = 122.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.50/190.92 = 122.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.50x = 190.92 × 122.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.50x = 23,297.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,297.97/138.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.22

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