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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.67, 207.77 and 80.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.67, 207.77 and 80.94 is: 121.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.67 : 207.77 = 80.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.67/207.77 = 80.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.67x = 207.77 × 80.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.67x = 16,816.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,816.33/138.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.27

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