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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.74, 208.20 and 84.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.74, 208.20 and 84.47 is: 126.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.74 : 208.20 = 84.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.74/208.20 = 84.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.74x = 208.20 × 84.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.74x = 17,585.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,585.61/138.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.76

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