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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.29, 207.45 and 119.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.29, 207.45 and 119.86 is: 179.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.29 : 207.45 = 119.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.29/207.45 = 119.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.29x = 207.45 × 119.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.29x = 24,864.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,864.66/138.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.80

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