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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.36, 207.12 and 124.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.36, 207.12 and 124.86 is: 186.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.36 : 207.12 = 124.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.36/207.12 = 124.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.36x = 207.12 × 124.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.36x = 25,861.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,861.00/138.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.91

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