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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.79, 207.69 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.79, 207.69 and 119.76 is: 179.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.79 : 207.69 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.79/207.69 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.79x = 207.69 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.79x = 24,872.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,872.95/138.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.21

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