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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.50, 207.48 and 124.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.50, 207.48 and 124.46 is: 186.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.50 : 207.48 = 124.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.50/207.48 = 124.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.50x = 207.48 × 124.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.50x = 25,822.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,822.96/138.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.45

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