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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.51, 206.82 and 127.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.51, 206.82 and 127.17 is: 189.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.51 : 206.82 = 127.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.51/206.82 = 127.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.51x = 206.82 × 127.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.51x = 26,301.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,301.30/138.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.89

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