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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.68, 207.80 and 114.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.68, 207.80 and 114.38 is: 171.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.68 : 207.80 = 114.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.68/207.80 = 114.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.68x = 207.80 × 114.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.68x = 23,768.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,768.16/138.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.39

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