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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.28, 207.41 and 84.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.28, 207.41 and 84.16 is: 126.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.28 : 207.41 = 84.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.28/207.41 = 84.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.28x = 207.41 × 84.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.28x = 17,455.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,455.63/138.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.23

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