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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.89, 207.66 and 120.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.89, 207.66 and 120.07 is: 180.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.89 : 207.66 = 120.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.89/207.66 = 120.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.89x = 207.66 × 120.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.89x = 24,933.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,933.14/137.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.82

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