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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.51, 190.45 and 122.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.51, 190.45 and 122.11 is: 167.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.51 : 190.45 = 122.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.51/190.45 = 122.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.51x = 190.45 × 122.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.51x = 23,255.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,255.53/138.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.90

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