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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.28, 207.57 and 80.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.28, 207.57 and 80.56 is: 120.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.28 : 207.57 = 80.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.28/207.57 = 80.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.28x = 207.57 × 80.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.28x = 16,721.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,721.44/138.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.93

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