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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.47, 207.54 and 84.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.47, 207.54 and 84.24 is: 126.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.47 : 207.54 = 84.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.47/207.54 = 84.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.47x = 207.54 × 84.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.47x = 17,483.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,483.17/138.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.26

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