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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.84, 191.64 and 123.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.84, 191.64 and 123.45 is: 170.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.84 : 191.64 = 123.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.84/191.64 = 123.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.84x = 191.64 × 123.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.84x = 23,657.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,657.96/138.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.40

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