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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.11, 206.82 and 111.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.11, 206.82 and 111.11 is: 166.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.11 : 206.82 = 111.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.11/206.82 = 111.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.11x = 206.82 × 111.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.11x = 22,978.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,978.74/138.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.39

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