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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.61, 207.04 and 115.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.61, 207.04 and 115.81 is: 172.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.61 : 207.04 = 115.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.61/207.04 = 115.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.61x = 207.04 × 115.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.61x = 23,977.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,977.88/138.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.99

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