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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.54, 207.86 and 117.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.54, 207.86 and 117.93 is: 176.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.54 : 207.86 = 117.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.54/207.86 = 117.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.54x = 207.86 × 117.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.54x = 24,512.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,512.34/138.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.93

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