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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.52, 206.65 and 117.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.52, 206.65 and 117.88 is: 175.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.52 : 206.65 = 117.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.52/206.65 = 117.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.52x = 206.65 × 117.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.52x = 24,359.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,359.90/138.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.86

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