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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.86, 207.37 and 111.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.86, 207.37 and 111.72 is: 166.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.86 : 207.37 = 111.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.86/207.37 = 111.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.86x = 207.37 × 111.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.86x = 23,167.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,167.38/138.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.84

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