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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.72, 191.51 and 123.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.72, 191.51 and 123.34 is: 170.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.72 : 191.51 = 123.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.72/191.51 = 123.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.72x = 191.51 × 123.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.72x = 23,619.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,619.89/138.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.28

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