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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.02, 206.67 and 83.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.02, 206.67 and 83.78 is: 125.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.02 : 206.67 = 83.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.02/206.67 = 83.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.02x = 206.67 × 83.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.02x = 17,314.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,314.81/138.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.45

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