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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.04, 207.24 and 117.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.04, 207.24 and 117.88 is: 176.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.04 : 207.24 = 117.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.04/207.24 = 117.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.04x = 207.24 × 117.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.04x = 24,429.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,429.45/138.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.97

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