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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.30, 207.18 and 110.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.30, 207.18 and 110.76 is: 165.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.30 : 207.18 = 110.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.30/207.18 = 110.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.30x = 207.18 × 110.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.30x = 22,947.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,947.26/138.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.92

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