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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.12, 206.97 and 116.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.12, 206.97 and 116.52 is: 174.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.12 : 206.97 = 116.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.12/206.97 = 116.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.12x = 206.97 × 116.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.12x = 24,116.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,116.14/138.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.60

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