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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.40, 207.32 and 84.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.40, 207.32 and 84.12 is: 126.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.40 : 207.32 = 84.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.40/207.32 = 84.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.40x = 207.32 × 84.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.40x = 17,439.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,439.76/138.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.01

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