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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.08, 206.76 and 123.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.08, 206.76 and 123.14 is: 184.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.08 : 206.76 = 123.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.08/206.76 = 123.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.08x = 206.76 × 123.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.08x = 25,460.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,460.43/138.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.39

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