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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.98, 208.66 and 84.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.98, 208.66 and 84.18 is: 126.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.98 : 208.66 = 84.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.98/208.66 = 84.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.98x = 208.66 × 84.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.98x = 17,564.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,564.79/138.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.39

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