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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.72, 207.72 and 111.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.72, 207.72 and 111.17 is: 166.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.72 : 207.72 = 111.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.72/207.72 = 111.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.72x = 207.72 × 111.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.72x = 23,092.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,092.23/138.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.47

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