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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.54, 207.48 and 109.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.54, 207.48 and 109.44 is: 163.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.54 : 207.48 = 109.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.54/207.48 = 109.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.54x = 207.48 × 109.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.54x = 22,706.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,706.61/138.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.90

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