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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.57, 207.39 and 115.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.57, 207.39 and 115.79 is: 173.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.57 : 207.39 = 115.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.57/207.39 = 115.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.57x = 207.39 × 115.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.57x = 24,013.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,013.69/138.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.30

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