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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.89, 208.27 and 81.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.89, 208.27 and 81.13 is: 121.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.89 : 208.27 = 81.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.89/208.27 = 81.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.89x = 208.27 × 81.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.89x = 16,896.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,896.22/138.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.65

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