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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.75, 207.92 and 112.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.75, 207.92 and 112.93 is: 169.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.75 : 207.92 = 112.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.75/207.92 = 112.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.75x = 207.92 × 112.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.75x = 23,480.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,480.41/138.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.23

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