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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138, 207.45 and 127.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138, 207.45 and 127.98 is: 192.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138 : 207.45 = 127.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138/207.45 = 127.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138x = 207.45 × 127.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138x = 26,549.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,549.45/138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.39

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