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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.30, 207.27 and 106.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.30, 207.27 and 106.17 is: 159.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.30 : 207.27 = 106.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.30/207.27 = 106.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.30x = 207.27 × 106.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.30x = 22,005.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,005.86/138.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.12

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