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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.04, 207.21 and 116.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.04, 207.21 and 116.64 is: 175.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.04 : 207.21 = 116.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.04/207.21 = 116.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.04x = 207.21 × 116.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.04x = 24,168.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,168.80/138.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.09

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