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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.02, 207.26 and 123.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.02, 207.26 and 123.40 is: 185.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.02 : 207.26 = 123.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.02/207.26 = 123.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.02x = 207.26 × 123.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.02x = 25,575.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,575.88/138.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.31

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