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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.03, 206.83 and 80.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.03, 206.83 and 80.11 is: 120.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.03 : 206.83 = 80.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.03/206.83 = 80.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.03x = 206.83 × 80.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.03x = 16,569.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,569.15/138.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.04

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