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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.66, 207.45 and 123.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.66, 207.45 and 123.68 is: 185.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.66 : 207.45 = 123.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.66/207.45 = 123.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.66x = 207.45 × 123.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.66x = 25,656.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,656.38/138.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.03

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