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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.12, 207.18 and 122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.12, 207.18 and 122.20 is: 183.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.12 : 207.18 = 122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.12/207.18 = 122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.12x = 207.18 × 122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.12x = 25,317.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,317.40/138.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.30

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