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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.72, 208.85 and 122.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.72, 208.85 and 122.57 is: 184.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.72 : 208.85 = 122.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.72/208.85 = 122.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.72x = 208.85 × 122.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.72x = 25,598.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,598.12/138.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.53

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