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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.06, 207.07 and 80.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.06, 207.07 and 80.31 is: 120.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.06 : 207.07 = 80.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.06/207.07 = 80.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.06x = 207.07 × 80.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.06x = 16,629.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,629.79/138.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.45

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