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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.08, 206.96 and 120.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.08, 206.96 and 120.88 is: 181.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.08 : 206.96 = 120.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.08/206.96 = 120.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.08x = 206.96 × 120.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.08x = 25,017.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,017.32/138.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.18

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