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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.55, 206.69 and 122.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.55, 206.69 and 122.50 is: 182.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.55 : 206.69 = 122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.55/206.69 = 122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.55x = 206.69 × 122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.55x = 25,319.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,319.53/138.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.75

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