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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.46, 207.07 and 105.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.46, 207.07 and 105.59 is: 157.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.46 : 207.07 = 105.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.46/207.07 = 105.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.46x = 207.07 × 105.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.46x = 21,864.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,864.52/138.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.91

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