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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.05, 206.82 and 115.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.05, 206.82 and 115.37 is: 172.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.05 : 206.82 = 115.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.05/206.82 = 115.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.05x = 206.82 × 115.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.05x = 23,860.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,860.82/138.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.84

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