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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.92, 208.21 and 121.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.92, 208.21 and 121.83 is: 182.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.92 : 208.21 = 121.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.92/208.21 = 121.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.92x = 208.21 × 121.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.92x = 25,365.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,365.92/138.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.60

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