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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.63, 207.63 and 118.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.63, 207.63 and 118.38 is: 177.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.63 : 207.63 = 118.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.63/207.63 = 118.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.63x = 207.63 × 118.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.63x = 24,579.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,579.24/138.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.30

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