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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.92, 207.97 and 118.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.92, 207.97 and 118.87 is: 177.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.92 : 207.97 = 118.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.92/207.97 = 118.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.92x = 207.97 × 118.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.92x = 24,720.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,720.58/138.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.95

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