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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.26, 207.02 and 107.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.26, 207.02 and 107.69 is: 161.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.26 : 207.02 = 107.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.26/207.02 = 107.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.26x = 207.02 × 107.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.26x = 22,293.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,293.22/138.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.24

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