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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.82, 208.56 and 84.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.82, 208.56 and 84.76 is: 127.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.82 : 208.56 = 84.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.82/208.56 = 84.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.82x = 208.56 × 84.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.82x = 17,677.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,677.55/138.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.34

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