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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.25, 207.14 and 119.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.25, 207.14 and 119.08 is: 178.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.25 : 207.14 = 119.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.25/207.14 = 119.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.25x = 207.14 × 119.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.25x = 24,666.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,666.23/138.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.42

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