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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.03, 206.72 and 110.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.03, 206.72 and 110.82 is: 165.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.03 : 206.72 = 110.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.03/206.72 = 110.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.03x = 206.72 × 110.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.03x = 22,908.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,908.71/138.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.97

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