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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.21, 207.36 and 84.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.21, 207.36 and 84.15 is: 126.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.21 : 207.36 = 84.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.21/207.36 = 84.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.21x = 207.36 × 84.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.21x = 17,449.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,449.34/138.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.25

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