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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.70, 207.95 and 124.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.70, 207.95 and 124.86 is: 187.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.70 : 207.95 = 124.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.70/207.95 = 124.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.70x = 207.95 × 124.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.70x = 25,962.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,962.97/138.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.19

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