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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.33, 206.66 and 123.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.33, 206.66 and 123.75 is: 184.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.33 : 206.66 = 123.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.33/206.66 = 123.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.33x = 206.66 × 123.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.33x = 25,574.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,574.48/138.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.88

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