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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.12, 207.18 and 114.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.12, 207.18 and 114.03 is: 171.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.12 : 207.18 = 114.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.12/207.18 = 114.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.12x = 207.18 × 114.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.12x = 23,624.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,624.74/138.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.05

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