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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.39, 207.23 and 106.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.39, 207.23 and 106.35 is: 159.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.39 : 207.23 = 106.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.39/207.23 = 106.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.39x = 207.23 × 106.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.39x = 22,038.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,038.38/138.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.25

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