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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.47, 208 and 102.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.47, 208 and 102.61 is: 154.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.47 : 208 = 102.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.47/208 = 102.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.47x = 208 × 102.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.47x = 21,342.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,342.88/138.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.13

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