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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.11, 207.45 and 118.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.11, 207.45 and 118.05 is: 177.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.11 : 207.45 = 118.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.11/207.45 = 118.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.11x = 207.45 × 118.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.11x = 24,489.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,489.47/138.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.33

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