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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.80, 207.88 and 119.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.80, 207.88 and 119.06 is: 178.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.80 : 207.88 = 119.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.80/207.88 = 119.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.80x = 207.88 × 119.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.80x = 24,749.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,749.72/138.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.31

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