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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.80, 208.56 and 121.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.80, 208.56 and 121.80 is: 183.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.80 : 208.56 = 121.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.80/208.56 = 121.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.80x = 208.56 × 121.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.80x = 25,402.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,402.61/138.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.02

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