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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.07, 206.73 and 118.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.07, 206.73 and 118.72 is: 177.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.07 : 206.73 = 118.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.07/206.73 = 118.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.07x = 206.73 × 118.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.07x = 24,542.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,542.99/138.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.76

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