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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.92, 208.31 and 81.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.92, 208.31 and 81.27 is: 121.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.92 : 208.31 = 81.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.92/208.31 = 81.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.92x = 208.31 × 81.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.92x = 16,928.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,928.95/138.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.87

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