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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.76, 207.09 and 126.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.76, 207.09 and 126.34 is: 188.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.76 : 207.09 = 126.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.76/207.09 = 126.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.76x = 207.09 × 126.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.76x = 26,163.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,163.23/138.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.55

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