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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.20, 206.82 and 103.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.20, 206.82 and 103.86 is: 155.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.20 : 206.82 = 103.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.20/206.82 = 103.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.20x = 206.82 × 103.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.20x = 21,480.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,480.33/138.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.43

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