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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.92, 192.12 and 124.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.92, 192.12 and 124.36 is: 171.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.92 : 192.12 = 124.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.92/192.12 = 124.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.92x = 192.12 × 124.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.92x = 23,892.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,892.04/138.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.98

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