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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.02, 206.74 and 105.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.02, 206.74 and 105.54 is: 158.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.02 : 206.74 = 105.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.02/206.74 = 105.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.02x = 206.74 × 105.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.02x = 21,819.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,819.34/138.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.09

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