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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.48, 208.79 and 127.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.48, 208.79 and 127.14 is: 191.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.48 : 208.79 = 127.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.48/208.79 = 127.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.48x = 208.79 × 127.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.48x = 26,545.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,545.56/138.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.69

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