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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.08, 207.16 and 122.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.08, 207.16 and 122.98 is: 184.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.08 : 207.16 = 122.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.08/207.16 = 122.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.08x = 207.16 × 122.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.08x = 25,476.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,476.54/138.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.51

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