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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.51, 207.24 and 104.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.51, 207.24 and 104.16 is: 155.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.51 : 207.24 = 104.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.51/207.24 = 104.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.51x = 207.24 × 104.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.51x = 21,586.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,586.12/138.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.85

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