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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.02, 206.89 and 117.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.02, 206.89 and 117.50 is: 176.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.02 : 206.89 = 117.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.02/206.89 = 117.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.02x = 206.89 × 117.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.02x = 24,308.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,308.25/138.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.13

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