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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.51, 206.40 and 129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.51, 206.40 and 129.40 is: 192.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.51 : 206.40 = 129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.51/206.40 = 129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.51x = 206.40 × 129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.51x = 26,707.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,707.40/138.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.82

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