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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.16, 206.82 and 127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.16, 206.82 and 127 is: 190.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.16 : 206.82 = 127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.16/206.82 = 127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.16x = 206.82 × 127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.16x = 26,266.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,266.14/138.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.11

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