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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.30, 207.45 and 116.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.30, 207.45 and 116.70 is: 175.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.30 : 207.45 = 116.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.30/207.45 = 116.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.30x = 207.45 × 116.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.30x = 24,209.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,209.42/138.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.05

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