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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.90, 207.90 and 111.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.90, 207.90 and 111.60 is: 167.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.90 : 207.90 = 111.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.90/207.90 = 111.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.90x = 207.90 × 111.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.90x = 23,201.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,201.64/138.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.04

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