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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.77, 207.96 and 80.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.77, 207.96 and 80.96 is: 121.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.77 : 207.96 = 80.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.77/207.96 = 80.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.77x = 207.96 × 80.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.77x = 16,835.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,835.40/138.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.32

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