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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.24, 207.48 and 104.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.24, 207.48 and 104.04 is: 156.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.24 : 207.48 = 104.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.24/207.48 = 104.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.24x = 207.48 × 104.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.24x = 21,586.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,586.22/138.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.15

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