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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.14, 206.73 and 101.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.14, 206.73 and 101.62 is: 152.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.14 : 206.73 = 101.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.14/206.73 = 101.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.14x = 206.73 × 101.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.14x = 21,007.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,007.90/138.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.08

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