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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.07, 207.26 and 80.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.07, 207.26 and 80.36 is: 120.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.07 : 207.26 = 80.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.07/207.26 = 80.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.07x = 207.26 × 80.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.07x = 16,655.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,655.05/138.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.63

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