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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.18, 207.54 and 125.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.18, 207.54 and 125.49 is: 188.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.18 : 207.54 = 125.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.18/207.54 = 125.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.18x = 207.54 × 125.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.18x = 26,044.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,044.19/138.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.48

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