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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.20, 207.34 and 80.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.20, 207.34 and 80.32 is: 120.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.20 : 207.34 = 80.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.20/207.34 = 80.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.20x = 207.34 × 80.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.20x = 16,653.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,653.87/138.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.50

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