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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.18, 207 and 126.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.18, 207 and 126.06 is: 188.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.18 : 207 = 126.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.18/207 = 126.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.18x = 207 × 126.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.18x = 26,094.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,094.42/138.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.84

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