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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.80, 207.06 and 122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.80, 207.06 and 122.80 is: 183.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.80 : 207.06 = 122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.80/207.06 = 122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.80x = 207.06 × 122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.80x = 25,426.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,426.97/138.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.19

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