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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.52, 207.72 and 84.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.52, 207.72 and 84.52 is: 126.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.52 : 207.72 = 84.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.52/207.72 = 84.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.52x = 207.72 × 84.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.52x = 17,556.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,556.49/138.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.74

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