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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.11, 206.98 and 121.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.11, 206.98 and 121.79 is: 182.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.11 : 206.98 = 121.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.11/206.98 = 121.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.11x = 206.98 × 121.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.11x = 25,208.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,208.31/138.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.53

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