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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.09, 206.69 and 101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.09, 206.69 and 101.52 is: 151.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.09 : 206.69 = 101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.09/206.69 = 101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.09x = 206.69 × 101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.09x = 20,983.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,983.24/138.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.95

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