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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.52, 206.76 and 118.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.52, 206.76 and 118.08 is: 176.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.52 : 206.76 = 118.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.52/206.76 = 118.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.52x = 206.76 × 118.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.52x = 24,414.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,414.22/138.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.25

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