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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.96, 208.04 and 127.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.96, 208.04 and 127.62 is: 191.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.96 : 208.04 = 127.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.96/208.04 = 127.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.96x = 208.04 × 127.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.96x = 26,549.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,549.43/138.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.06

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