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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.93, 207.87 and 83.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.93, 207.87 and 83.88 is: 125.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.93 : 207.87 = 83.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.93/207.87 = 83.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.93x = 207.87 × 83.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.93x = 17,436.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,436.60/138.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.51

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