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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.19, 207.15 and 109.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.19, 207.15 and 109.23 is: 163.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.19 : 207.15 = 109.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.19/207.15 = 109.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.19x = 207.15 × 109.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.19x = 22,626.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,626.99/138.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.74

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