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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.13, 207.20 and 83.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.13, 207.20 and 83.36 is: 125.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.13 : 207.20 = 83.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.13/207.20 = 83.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.13x = 207.20 × 83.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.13x = 17,272.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,272.92/138.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.05

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