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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.76, 207.72 and 114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.76, 207.72 and 114.16 is: 170.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.76 : 207.72 = 114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.76/207.72 = 114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.76x = 207.72 × 114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.76x = 23,713.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,713.32/138.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.89

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