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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.21, 206.70 and 105.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.21, 206.70 and 105.34 is: 157.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.21 : 206.70 = 105.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.21/206.70 = 105.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.21x = 206.70 × 105.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.21x = 21,773.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,773.78/138.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.54

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