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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.98, 208.55 and 126.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.98, 208.55 and 126.17 is: 189.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.98 : 208.55 = 126.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.98/208.55 = 126.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.98x = 208.55 × 126.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.98x = 26,311.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,311.08/138.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.31

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