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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.46, 207.96 and 122.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.46, 207.96 and 122.26 is: 183.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.46 : 207.96 = 122.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.46/207.96 = 122.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.46x = 207.96 × 122.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.46x = 25,425.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,425.19/138.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.63

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