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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.30, 207.01 and 120.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.30, 207.01 and 120.07 is: 179.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.30 : 207.01 = 120.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.30/207.01 = 120.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.30x = 207.01 × 120.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.30x = 24,855.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,855.69/138.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.72

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