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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.80, 191.68 and 122.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.80, 191.68 and 122.64 is: 169.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.80 : 191.68 = 122.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.80/191.68 = 122.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.80x = 191.68 × 122.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.80x = 23,507.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,507.64/138.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.36

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