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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.24, 206.60 and 119.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.24, 206.60 and 119.10 is: 178.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.24 : 206.60 = 119.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.24/206.60 = 119.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.24x = 206.60 × 119.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.24x = 24,606.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,606.36/138.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.00

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