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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.80, 207.88 and 84.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.80, 207.88 and 84.62 is: 126.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.80 : 207.88 = 84.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.80/207.88 = 84.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.80x = 207.88 × 84.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.80x = 17,589.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,589.55/138.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.73

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