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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.72, 207.72 and 129.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.72, 207.72 and 129.48 is: 193.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.72 : 207.72 = 129.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.72/207.72 = 129.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.72x = 207.72 × 129.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.72x = 26,895.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,895.59/138.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.88

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