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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.68, 206.81 and 121.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.68, 206.81 and 121.40 is: 181.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.68 : 206.81 = 121.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.68/206.81 = 121.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.68x = 206.81 × 121.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.68x = 25,106.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,106.73/138.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.04

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