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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.49, 207.67 and 80.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.49, 207.67 and 80.70 is: 121.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.49 : 207.67 = 80.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.49/207.67 = 80.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.49x = 207.67 × 80.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.49x = 16,758.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,758.97/138.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.01

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