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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.49, 207.46 and 119.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.49, 207.46 and 119.23 is: 178.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.49 : 207.46 = 119.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.49/207.46 = 119.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.49x = 207.46 × 119.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.49x = 24,733.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,733.82/138.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.60

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