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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.58, 207.75 and 116.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.58, 207.75 and 116.86 is: 175.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.58 : 207.75 = 116.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.58/207.75 = 116.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.58x = 207.75 × 116.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.58x = 24,277.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,277.67/138.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.19

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