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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.91, 208.02 and 119.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.91, 208.02 and 119.56 is: 179.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.91 : 208.02 = 119.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.91/208.02 = 119.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.91x = 208.02 × 119.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.91x = 24,870.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,870.87/138.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.04

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