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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138, 206.99 and 118.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138, 206.99 and 118.87 is: 178.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138 : 206.99 = 118.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138/206.99 = 118.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138x = 206.99 × 118.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138x = 24,603.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,603.79/138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.29

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