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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.74, 207.99 and 84.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.74, 207.99 and 84.61 is: 126.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.74 : 207.99 = 84.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.74/207.99 = 84.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.74x = 207.99 × 84.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.74x = 17,598.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,598.29/138.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.85

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