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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.62, 207.54 and 128.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.62, 207.54 and 128.36 is: 192.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.62 : 207.54 = 128.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.62/207.54 = 128.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.62x = 207.54 × 128.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.62x = 26,638.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,638.80/138.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.18

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