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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.02, 206.61 and 107.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.02, 206.61 and 107.13 is: 160.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.02 : 206.61 = 107.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.02/206.61 = 107.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.02x = 206.61 × 107.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.02x = 22,134.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,134.13/138.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.37

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