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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.15, 206.96 and 124.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.15, 206.96 and 124.49 is: 186.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.15 : 206.96 = 124.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.15/206.96 = 124.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.15x = 206.96 × 124.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.15x = 25,764.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,764.35/138.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.50

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