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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.74, 207.83 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.74, 207.83 and 114.40 is: 171.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.74 : 207.83 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.74/207.83 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.74x = 207.83 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.74x = 23,774.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,774.71/138.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.37

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