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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.36, 207.74 and 119.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.36, 207.74 and 119.30 is: 179.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.36 : 207.74 = 119.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.36/207.74 = 119.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.36x = 207.74 × 119.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.36x = 24,783.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,783.38/138.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.12

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