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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.18, 206.98 and 116.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.18, 206.98 and 116.73 is: 174.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.18 : 206.98 = 116.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.18/206.98 = 116.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.18x = 206.98 × 116.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.18x = 24,159.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,159.16/138.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.84

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