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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.24, 207.46 and 104.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.24, 207.46 and 104.07 is: 156.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.24 : 207.46 = 104.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.24/207.46 = 104.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.24x = 207.46 × 104.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.24x = 21,590.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,590.36/138.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.18

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