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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.13, 207.24 and 122.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.13, 207.24 and 122.02 is: 183.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.13 : 207.24 = 122.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.13/207.24 = 122.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.13x = 207.24 × 122.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.13x = 25,287.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,287.42/138.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.07

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