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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.06, 207.15 and 104.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.06, 207.15 and 104.10 is: 156.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.06 : 207.15 = 104.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.06/207.15 = 104.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.06x = 207.15 × 104.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.06x = 21,564.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,564.32/138.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.20

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