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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.67, 190.63 and 123.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.67, 190.63 and 123.76 is: 170.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.67 : 190.63 = 123.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.67/190.63 = 123.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.67x = 190.63 × 123.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.67x = 23,592.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,592.37/138.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.13

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