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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.66, 207.78 and 119.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.66, 207.78 and 119.58 is: 179.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.66 : 207.78 = 119.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.66/207.78 = 119.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.66x = 207.78 × 119.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.66x = 24,846.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,846.33/138.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.19

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