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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.50, 207.66 and 112.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.50, 207.66 and 112.40 is: 168.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.50 : 207.66 = 112.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.50/207.66 = 112.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.50x = 207.66 × 112.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.50x = 23,340.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,340.98/138.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.53

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