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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.06, 206.91 and 114.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.06, 206.91 and 114.30 is: 171.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.06 : 206.91 = 114.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.06/206.91 = 114.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.06x = 206.91 × 114.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.06x = 23,649.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,649.81/138.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.30

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