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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.03, 207.24 and 123.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.03, 207.24 and 123.45 is: 185.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.03 : 207.24 = 123.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.03/207.24 = 123.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.03x = 207.24 × 123.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.03x = 25,583.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,583.78/138.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.35

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