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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.85, 207.67 and 113.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.85, 207.67 and 113.34 is: 169.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.85 : 207.67 = 113.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.85/207.67 = 113.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.85x = 207.67 × 113.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.85x = 23,537.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,537.32/138.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.52

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