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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.23, 207.01 and 117.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.23, 207.01 and 117.62 is: 176.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.23 : 207.01 = 117.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.23/207.01 = 117.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.23x = 207.01 × 117.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.23x = 24,348.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,348.52/138.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.14

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