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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.51, 207.90 and 102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.51, 207.90 and 102.60 is: 154.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.51 : 207.90 = 102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.51/207.90 = 102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.51x = 207.90 × 102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.51x = 21,330.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,330.54/138.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.00

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