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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.26, 207.18 and 83.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.26, 207.18 and 83.99 is: 125.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.26 : 207.18 = 83.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.26/207.18 = 83.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.26x = 207.18 × 83.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.26x = 17,400.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,400.01/138.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.85

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