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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.86, 207.93 and 118.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.86, 207.93 and 118.70 is: 177.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.86 : 207.93 = 118.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.86/207.93 = 118.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.86x = 207.93 × 118.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.86x = 24,681.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,681.29/138.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.74

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