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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.63, 207.63 and 80.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.63, 207.63 and 80.71 is: 120.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.63 : 207.63 = 80.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.63/207.63 = 80.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.63x = 207.63 × 80.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.63x = 16,757.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,757.82/138.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.88

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