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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.51, 207.63 and 108.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.51, 207.63 and 108.27 is: 162.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.51 : 207.63 = 108.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.51/207.63 = 108.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.51x = 207.63 × 108.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.51x = 22,480.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,480.10/138.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.30

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