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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.09, 206.51 and 117.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.09, 206.51 and 117.57 is: 175.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.09 : 206.51 = 117.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.09/206.51 = 117.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.09x = 206.51 × 117.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.09x = 24,278.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,278.79/138.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.82

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