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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.56, 208.02 and 119.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.56, 208.02 and 119.42 is: 179.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.56 : 208.02 = 119.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.56/208.02 = 119.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.56x = 208.02 × 119.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.56x = 24,842.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,842.43/138.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.29

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