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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.20, 207.30 and 116.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.20, 207.30 and 116.60 is: 174.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.20 : 207.30 = 116.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.20/207.30 = 116.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.20x = 207.30 × 116.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.20x = 24,171.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,171.18/138.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.90

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