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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.88, 208.08 and 111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.88, 208.08 and 111.76 is: 167.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.88 : 208.08 = 111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.88/208.08 = 111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.88x = 208.08 × 111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.88x = 23,255.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,255.02/138.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.45

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