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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.09, 207.34 and 117.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.09, 207.34 and 117.79 is: 176.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.09 : 207.34 = 117.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.09/207.34 = 117.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.09x = 207.34 × 117.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.09x = 24,422.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,422.58/138.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.86

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