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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.96, 208.26 and 81.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.96, 208.26 and 81.08 is: 121.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.96 : 208.26 = 81.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.96/208.26 = 81.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.96x = 208.26 × 81.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.96x = 16,885.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,885.72/138.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.51

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