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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.78, 208.38 and 116.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.78, 208.38 and 116.10 is: 174.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.78 : 208.38 = 116.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.78/208.38 = 116.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.78x = 208.38 × 116.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.78x = 24,192.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,192.92/138.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.33

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