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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.92, 208.04 and 84.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.92, 208.04 and 84.65 is: 126.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.92 : 208.04 = 84.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.92/208.04 = 84.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.92x = 208.04 × 84.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.92x = 17,609.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,609.12/138.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.76

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