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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.33, 207.51 and 122.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.33, 207.51 and 122.23 is: 183.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.33 : 207.51 = 122.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.33/207.51 = 122.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.33x = 207.51 × 122.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.33x = 25,363.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,363.95/138.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.36

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