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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.34, 207.35 and 122.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.34, 207.35 and 122.34 is: 183.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.34 : 207.35 = 122.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.34/207.35 = 122.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.34x = 207.35 × 122.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.34x = 25,367.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,367.20/138.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.37

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