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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.38, 207.45 and 80.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.38, 207.45 and 80.62 is: 120.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.38 : 207.45 = 80.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.38/207.45 = 80.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.38x = 207.45 × 80.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.38x = 16,724.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,724.10/138.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.86

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