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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.45, 207.65 and 104.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.45, 207.65 and 104.43 is: 156.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.45 : 207.65 = 104.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.45/207.65 = 104.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.45x = 207.65 × 104.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.45x = 21,684.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,684.11/138.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.63

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