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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.54, 207.93 and 83.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.54, 207.93 and 83.70 is: 125.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.54 : 207.93 = 83.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.54/207.93 = 83.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.54x = 207.93 × 83.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.54x = 17,404.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,404.05/138.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.62

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