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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.08, 206.80 and 111.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.08, 206.80 and 111.06 is: 166.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.08 : 206.80 = 111.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.08/206.80 = 111.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.08x = 206.80 × 111.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.08x = 22,967.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,967.21/138.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.33

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