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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.51, 207.38 and 110.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.51, 207.38 and 110.95 is: 166.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.51 : 207.38 = 110.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.51/207.38 = 110.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.51x = 207.38 × 110.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.51x = 23,008.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,008.57/138.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.11

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