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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.11, 207.36 and 123.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.11, 207.36 and 123.93 is: 186.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.11 : 207.36 = 123.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.11/207.36 = 123.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.11x = 207.36 × 123.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.11x = 25,698.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,698.12/138.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.08

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