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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.59, 207.79 and 84.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.59, 207.79 and 84.42 is: 126.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.59 : 207.79 = 84.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.59/207.79 = 84.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.59x = 207.79 × 84.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.59x = 17,542.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,542.20/138.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.57

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