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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.24, 207.18 and 106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.24, 207.18 and 106.20 is: 159.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.24 : 207.18 = 106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.24/207.18 = 106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.24x = 207.18 × 106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.24x = 22,002.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,002.52/138.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.16

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