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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.76, 208.29 and 114.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.76, 208.29 and 114.41 is: 171.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.76 : 208.29 = 114.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.76/208.29 = 114.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.76x = 208.29 × 114.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.76x = 23,830.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,830.46/138.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.74

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