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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.48, 207.43 and 101.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.48, 207.43 and 101.89 is: 152.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.48 : 207.43 = 101.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.48/207.43 = 101.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.48x = 207.43 × 101.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.48x = 21,135.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,135.04/138.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.62

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