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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.30, 207.65 and 104.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.30, 207.65 and 104.30 is: 156.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.30 : 207.65 = 104.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.30/207.65 = 104.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.30x = 207.65 × 104.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.30x = 21,657.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,657.90/138.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.60

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