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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.96, 206.71 and 80.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.96, 206.71 and 80.23 is: 120.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.96 : 206.71 = 80.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.96/206.71 = 80.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.96x = 206.71 × 80.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.96x = 16,584.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,584.34/137.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.21

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