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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.68, 207.82 and 84.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.68, 207.82 and 84.44 is: 126.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.68 : 207.82 = 84.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.68/207.82 = 84.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.68x = 207.82 × 84.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.68x = 17,548.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,548.32/138.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.54

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