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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.87, 207.50 and 112.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.87, 207.50 and 112.86 is: 168.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.87 : 207.50 = 112.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.87/207.50 = 112.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.87x = 207.50 × 112.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.87x = 23,417.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,417.89/138.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.63

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