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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.70, 207.90 and 119.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.70, 207.90 and 119.32 is: 178.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.70 : 207.90 = 119.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.70/207.90 = 119.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.70x = 207.90 × 119.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.70x = 24,806.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,806.63/138.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.85

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