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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.68, 207.65 and 111.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.68, 207.65 and 111.13 is: 166.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.68 : 207.65 = 111.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.68/207.65 = 111.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.68x = 207.65 × 111.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.68x = 23,075.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,075.07/138.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.40

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