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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.58, 207.93 and 122.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.58, 207.93 and 122.47 is: 183.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.58 : 207.93 = 122.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.58/207.93 = 122.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.58x = 207.93 × 122.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.58x = 25,465.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,465.19/138.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.76

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