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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.50, 207.42 and 128

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.50, 207.42 and 128 is: 191.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.50 : 207.42 = 128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.50/207.42 = 128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.50x = 207.42 × 128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.50x = 26,549.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,549.76/138.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.70

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