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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.43, 207.43 and 122.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.43, 207.43 and 122.02 is: 182.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.43 : 207.43 = 122.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.43/207.43 = 122.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.43x = 207.43 × 122.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.43x = 25,310.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,310.61/138.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.84

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