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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.60, 207.91 and 83.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.60, 207.91 and 83.78 is: 125.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.60 : 207.91 = 83.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.60/207.91 = 83.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.60x = 207.91 × 83.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.60x = 17,418.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,418.70/138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.68

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