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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.38, 207.63 and 83.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.38, 207.63 and 83.50 is: 125.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.38 : 207.63 = 83.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.38/207.63 = 83.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.38x = 207.63 × 83.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.38x = 17,336.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,336.59/138.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.29

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