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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.50, 206.73 and 111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.50, 206.73 and 111.40 is: 166.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.50 : 206.73 = 111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.50/206.73 = 111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.50x = 206.73 × 111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.50x = 23,029.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,029.72/138.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.28

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