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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.51, 191.03 and 124.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.51, 191.03 and 124.61 is: 171.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.51 : 191.03 = 124.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.51/191.03 = 124.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.51x = 191.03 × 124.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.51x = 23,802.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,802.67/138.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.85

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