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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.14, 206.76 and 127.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.14, 206.76 and 127.22 is: 190.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.14 : 206.76 = 127.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.14/206.76 = 127.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.14x = 206.76 × 127.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.14x = 26,304.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,304.01/138.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.42

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