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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.19, 206.88 and 101.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.19, 206.88 and 101.88 is: 152.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.19 : 206.88 = 101.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.19/206.88 = 101.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.19x = 206.88 × 101.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.19x = 21,075.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,075.90/138.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.51

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