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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.62, 207.81 and 81.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.62, 207.81 and 81.50 is: 122.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.62 : 207.81 = 81.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.62/207.81 = 81.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.62x = 207.81 × 81.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.62x = 16,936.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,936.52/138.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.18

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