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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.11, 207.24 and 80.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.11, 207.24 and 80.45 is: 120.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.11 : 207.24 = 80.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.11/207.24 = 80.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.11x = 207.24 × 80.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.11x = 16,671.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,671.42/138.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.72

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