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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.75, 208.01 and 116.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.75, 208.01 and 116.07 is: 174.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.75 : 208.01 = 116.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.75/208.01 = 116.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.75x = 208.01 × 116.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.75x = 24,143.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,143.14/138.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.00

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