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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.37, 207.69 and 106.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.37, 207.69 and 106.51 is: 159.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.37 : 207.69 = 106.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.37/207.69 = 106.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.37x = 207.69 × 106.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.37x = 22,121.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,121.06/138.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.87

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