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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.61, 207.64 and 119.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.61, 207.64 and 119.35 is: 178.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.61 : 207.64 = 119.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.61/207.64 = 119.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.61x = 207.64 × 119.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.61x = 24,781.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,781.83/138.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.79

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