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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.95, 190.99 and 122.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.95, 190.99 and 122.48 is: 168.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.95 : 190.99 = 122.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.95/190.99 = 122.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.95x = 190.99 × 122.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.95x = 23,391.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,391.84/138.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.35

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