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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.38, 207.15 and 111.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.38, 207.15 and 111.10 is: 166.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.38 : 207.15 = 111.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.38/207.15 = 111.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.38x = 207.15 × 111.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.38x = 23,014.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,014.37/138.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.31

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