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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.23, 207.59 and 107.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.23, 207.59 and 107.98 is: 162.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.23 : 207.59 = 107.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.23/207.59 = 107.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.23x = 207.59 × 107.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.23x = 22,416.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,416.66/138.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.17

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