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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.05, 206.67 and 125.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.05, 206.67 and 125.00 is: 187.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.05 : 206.67 = 125.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.05/206.67 = 125.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.05x = 206.67 × 125.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.05x = 25,832.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,832.72/138.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.13

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