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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.60, 206.83 and 123.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.60, 206.83 and 123.26 is: 183.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.60 : 206.83 = 123.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.60/206.83 = 123.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.60x = 206.83 × 123.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.60x = 25,493.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,493.87/138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.94

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