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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.22, 206.70 and 101.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.22, 206.70 and 101.80 is: 152.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.22 : 206.70 = 101.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.22/206.70 = 101.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.22x = 206.70 × 101.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.22x = 21,042.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,042.06/138.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.24

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