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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.06, 207.09 and 114.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.06, 207.09 and 114.18 is: 171.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.06 : 207.09 = 114.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.06/207.09 = 114.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.06x = 207.09 × 114.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.06x = 23,645.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,645.54/138.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.27

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