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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.06, 207.48 and 102.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.06, 207.48 and 102.42 is: 153.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.06 : 207.48 = 102.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.06/207.48 = 102.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.06x = 207.48 × 102.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.06x = 21,250.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,250.10/138.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.92

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