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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.71, 190.96 and 122.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.71, 190.96 and 122.31 is: 168.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.71 : 190.96 = 122.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.71/190.96 = 122.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.71x = 190.96 × 122.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.71x = 23,356.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,356.01/138.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.38

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