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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.58, 207.84 and 102.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.58, 207.84 and 102.58 is: 153.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.58 : 207.84 = 102.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.58/207.84 = 102.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.58x = 207.84 × 102.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.58x = 21,320.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,320.23/138.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.85

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