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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.22, 207.12 and 104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.22, 207.12 and 104.20 is: 156.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.22 : 207.12 = 104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.22/207.12 = 104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.22x = 207.12 × 104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.22x = 21,581.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,581.90/138.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.14

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