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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.63, 207.74 and 128.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.63, 207.74 and 128.51 is: 192.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.63 : 207.74 = 128.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.63/207.74 = 128.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.63x = 207.74 × 128.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.63x = 26,696.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,696.67/138.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.57

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