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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.36, 207.96 and 120.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.36, 207.96 and 120.54 is: 181.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.36 : 207.96 = 120.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.36/207.96 = 120.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.36x = 207.96 × 120.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.36x = 25,067.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,067.50/138.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.18

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