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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.83, 208.26 and 122.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.83, 208.26 and 122.73 is: 184.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.83 : 208.26 = 122.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.83/208.26 = 122.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.83x = 208.26 × 122.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.83x = 25,559.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,559.75/138.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.11

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