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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.45, 207.54 and 127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.45, 207.54 and 127.20 is: 190.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.45 : 207.54 = 127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.45/207.54 = 127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.45x = 207.54 × 127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.45x = 26,399.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,399.09/138.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.68

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