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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.38, 207.46 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.38, 207.46 and 123.12 is: 184.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.38 : 207.46 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.38/207.46 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.38x = 207.46 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.38x = 25,542.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,542.48/138.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.58

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