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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.41, 207.36 and 80.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.41, 207.36 and 80.66 is: 120.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.41 : 207.36 = 80.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.41/207.36 = 80.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.41x = 207.36 × 80.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.41x = 16,726.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,726.18/138.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.85

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