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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.59, 207.92 and 123.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.59, 207.92 and 123.48 is: 185.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.59 : 207.92 = 123.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.59/207.92 = 123.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.59x = 207.92 × 123.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.59x = 25,672.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,672.92/138.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.25

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