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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.93, 208.71 and 118.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.93, 208.71 and 118.91 is: 178.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.93 : 208.71 = 118.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.93/208.71 = 118.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.93x = 208.71 × 118.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.93x = 24,816.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,816.66/138.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.63

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