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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.50, 207.81 and 102.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.50, 207.81 and 102.26 is: 153.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.50 : 207.81 = 102.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.50/207.81 = 102.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.50x = 207.81 × 102.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.50x = 21,250.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,250.65/138.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.43

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