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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.76, 207.17 and 118.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.76, 207.17 and 118.51 is: 176.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.76 : 207.17 = 118.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.76/207.17 = 118.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.76x = 207.17 × 118.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.76x = 24,551.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,551.72/138.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.94

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