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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.77, 208.22 and 113.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.77, 208.22 and 113.37 is: 170.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.77 : 208.22 = 113.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.77/208.22 = 113.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.77x = 208.22 × 113.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.77x = 23,605.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,605.33/138.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.11

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