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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.12, 207.18 and 117.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.12, 207.18 and 117.96 is: 176.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.12 : 207.18 = 117.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.12/207.18 = 117.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.12x = 207.18 × 117.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.12x = 24,438.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,438.95/138.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.94

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