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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.33, 207.02 and 115.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.33, 207.02 and 115.55 is: 172.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.33 : 207.02 = 115.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.33/207.02 = 115.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.33x = 207.02 × 115.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.33x = 23,919.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,919.55/138.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.92

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