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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.24, 207.56 and 84.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.24, 207.56 and 84.20 is: 126.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.24 : 207.56 = 84.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.24/207.56 = 84.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.24x = 207.56 × 84.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.24x = 17,476.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,476.55/138.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.42

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