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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.09, 206.73 and 104.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.09, 206.73 and 104.01 is: 155.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.09 : 206.73 = 104.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.09/206.73 = 104.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.09x = 206.73 × 104.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.09x = 21,501.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,501.99/138.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.71

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