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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.62, 207.59 and 127.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.62, 207.59 and 127.35 is: 190.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.62 : 207.59 = 127.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.62/207.59 = 127.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.62x = 207.59 × 127.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.62x = 26,436.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,436.59/138.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.71

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