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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.16, 207.04 and 81.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.16, 207.04 and 81.04 is: 121.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.16 : 207.04 = 81.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.16/207.04 = 81.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.16x = 207.04 × 81.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.16x = 16,778.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,778.52/138.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.44

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