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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.44, 207.24 and 121.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.44, 207.24 and 121.36 is: 181.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.44 : 207.24 = 121.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.44/207.24 = 121.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.44x = 207.24 × 121.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.44x = 25,150.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,150.65/138.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.67

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