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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.45, 207.46 and 123.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.45, 207.46 and 123.06 is: 184.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.45 : 207.46 = 123.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.45/207.46 = 123.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.45x = 207.46 × 123.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.45x = 25,530.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,530.03/138.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.40

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