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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.75, 191.27 and 122.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.75, 191.27 and 122.28 is: 168.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.75 : 191.27 = 122.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.75/191.27 = 122.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.75x = 191.27 × 122.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.75x = 23,387.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,387.88/138.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.56

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