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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.38, 207.96 and 123.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.38, 207.96 and 123.38 is: 185.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.38 : 207.96 = 123.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.38/207.96 = 123.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.38x = 207.96 × 123.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.38x = 25,658.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,658.10/138.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.42

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