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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.15, 207.27 and 80.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.15, 207.27 and 80.36 is: 120.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.15 : 207.27 = 80.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.15/207.27 = 80.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.15x = 207.27 × 80.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.15x = 16,656.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,656.22/138.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.57

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