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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.38, 207.57 and 84.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.38, 207.57 and 84.32 is: 126.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.38 : 207.57 = 84.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.38/207.57 = 84.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.38x = 207.57 × 84.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.38x = 17,502.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,502.30/138.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.48

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