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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.21, 207.23 and 80.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.21, 207.23 and 80.42 is: 120.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.21 : 207.23 = 80.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.21/207.23 = 80.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.21x = 207.23 × 80.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.21x = 16,665.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,665.26/138.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.58

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