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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.39, 207.29 and 102.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.39, 207.29 and 102.63 is: 153.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.39 : 207.29 = 102.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.39/207.29 = 102.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.39x = 207.29 × 102.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.39x = 21,273.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,273.66/138.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.72

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