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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.31, 207.03 and 126.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.31, 207.03 and 126.36 is: 189.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.31 : 207.03 = 126.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.31/207.03 = 126.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.31x = 207.03 × 126.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.31x = 26,160.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,160.31/138.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.14

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