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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.24, 207.37 and 114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.24, 207.37 and 114.12 is: 171.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.24 : 207.37 = 114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.24/207.37 = 114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.24x = 207.37 × 114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.24x = 23,665.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,665.06/138.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.19

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