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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.12, 206.34 and 110.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.12, 206.34 and 110.52 is: 165.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.12 : 206.34 = 110.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.12/206.34 = 110.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.12x = 206.34 × 110.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.12x = 22,804.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,804.70/138.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.11

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