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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.94, 207.17 and 124.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.94, 207.17 and 124.18 is: 185.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.94 : 207.17 = 124.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.94/207.17 = 124.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.94x = 207.17 × 124.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.94x = 25,726.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,726.37/138.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.16

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