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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.74, 208.84 and 117.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.74, 208.84 and 117.86 is: 177.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.74 : 208.84 = 117.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.74/208.84 = 117.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.74x = 208.84 × 117.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.74x = 24,613.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,613.29/138.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.41

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