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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.53, 190 and 122.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.53, 190 and 122.13 is: 167.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.53 : 190 = 122.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.53/190 = 122.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.53x = 190 × 122.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.53x = 23,204.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,204.70/138.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.51

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