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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.04, 207.10 and 102.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.04, 207.10 and 102.20 is: 153.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.04 : 207.10 = 102.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.04/207.10 = 102.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.04x = 207.10 × 102.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.04x = 21,165.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,165.62/138.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.33

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