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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.57, 207.57 and 104.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.57, 207.57 and 104.37 is: 156.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.57 : 207.57 = 104.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.57/207.57 = 104.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.57x = 207.57 × 104.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.57x = 21,664.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,664.08/138.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.34

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