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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.84, 208.16 and 80.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.84, 208.16 and 80.93 is: 121.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.84 : 208.16 = 80.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.84/208.16 = 80.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.84x = 208.16 × 80.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.84x = 16,844.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,844.94/138.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.33

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