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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.84, 207.12 and 123.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.84, 207.12 and 123.72 is: 184.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.84 : 207.12 = 123.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.84/207.12 = 123.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.84x = 207.12 × 123.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.84x = 25,624.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,624.89/138.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.56

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