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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.20, 207.15 and 72.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.20, 207.15 and 72.34 is: 108.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.20 : 207.15 = 72.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.20/207.15 = 72.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.20x = 207.15 × 72.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.20x = 14,985.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,985.23/138.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.43

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