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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.10, 206.25 and 119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.10, 206.25 and 119.88 is: 179.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.10 : 206.25 = 119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.10/206.25 = 119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.10x = 206.25 × 119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.10x = 24,725.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,725.25/138.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.04

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