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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.66, 207.83 and 84.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.66, 207.83 and 84.59 is: 126.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.66 : 207.83 = 84.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.66/207.83 = 84.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.66x = 207.83 × 84.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.66x = 17,579.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,579.92/138.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.79

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