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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.40, 208.36 and 106.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.40, 208.36 and 106.48 is: 160.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.40 : 208.36 = 106.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.40/208.36 = 106.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.40x = 208.36 × 106.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.40x = 22,186.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,186.17/138.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.30

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