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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.16, 206.15 and 124.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.16, 206.15 and 124.48 is: 185.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.16 : 206.15 = 124.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.16/206.15 = 124.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.16x = 206.15 × 124.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.16x = 25,661.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,661.55/138.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.74

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