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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.19, 207.12 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.19, 207.12 and 112.56 is: 168.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.19 : 207.12 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.19/207.12 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.19x = 207.12 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.19x = 23,313.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,313.07/138.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.70

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