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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.29, 207.59 and 105.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.29, 207.59 and 105.71 is: 158.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.29 : 207.59 = 105.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.29/207.59 = 105.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.29x = 207.59 × 105.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.29x = 21,942.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,942.77/138.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.68

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