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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.27, 207 and 116.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.27, 207 and 116.49 is: 174.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.27 : 207 = 116.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.27/207 = 116.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.27x = 207 × 116.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.27x = 24,113.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,113.43/138.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.39

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