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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.33, 207.18 and 111.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.33, 207.18 and 111.30 is: 166.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.33 : 207.18 = 111.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.33/207.18 = 111.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.33x = 207.18 × 111.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.33x = 23,059.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,059.13/138.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.70

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