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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.06, 206.96 and 126.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.06, 206.96 and 126.65 is: 189.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.06 : 206.96 = 126.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.06/206.96 = 126.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.06x = 206.96 × 126.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.06x = 26,211.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,211.37/138.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.85

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