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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138, 207.24 and 111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138, 207.24 and 111.12 is: 166.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138 : 207.24 = 111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138/207.24 = 111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138x = 207.24 × 111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138x = 23,028.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,028.51/138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.87

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