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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.35, 207.28 and 116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.35, 207.28 and 116.82 is: 175.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.35 : 207.28 = 116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.35/207.28 = 116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.35x = 207.28 × 116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.35x = 24,214.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,214.45/138.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.02

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