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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.76, 207.86 and 117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.76, 207.86 and 117.32 is: 175.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.76 : 207.86 = 117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.76/207.86 = 117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.76x = 207.86 × 117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.76x = 24,384.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,384.51/138.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.73

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