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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.15, 206.82 and 107.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.15, 206.82 and 107.74 is: 161.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.15 : 206.82 = 107.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.15/206.82 = 107.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.15x = 206.82 × 107.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.15x = 22,282.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,282.27/138.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.29

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