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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.09, 206.20 and 121.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.09, 206.20 and 121.50 is: 181.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.09 : 206.20 = 121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.09/206.20 = 121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.09x = 206.20 × 121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.09x = 25,053.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,053.45/138.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.42

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