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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.44, 207.20 and 84.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.44, 207.20 and 84.08 is: 125.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.44 : 207.20 = 84.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.44/207.20 = 84.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.44x = 207.20 × 84.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.44x = 17,421.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,421.38/138.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.84

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