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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.24, 207.14 and 80.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.24, 207.14 and 80.33 is: 120.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.24 : 207.14 = 80.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.24/207.14 = 80.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.24x = 207.14 × 80.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.24x = 16,639.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,639.56/138.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.37

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