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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.02, 207.16 and 112.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.02, 207.16 and 112.64 is: 169.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.02 : 207.16 = 112.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.02/207.16 = 112.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.02x = 207.16 × 112.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.02x = 23,333.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,333.19/138.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.06

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