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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.67, 207.60 and 111.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.67, 207.60 and 111.67 is: 167.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.67 : 207.60 = 111.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.67/207.60 = 111.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.67x = 207.60 × 111.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.67x = 23,182.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,182.69/138.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.18

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