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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.03, 207.45 and 102.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.03, 207.45 and 102.39 is: 153.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.03 : 207.45 = 102.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.03/207.45 = 102.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.03x = 207.45 × 102.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.03x = 21,240.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,240.81/138.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.89

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