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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.59, 207.68 and 108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.59, 207.68 and 108 is: 161.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.59 : 207.68 = 108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.59/207.68 = 108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.59x = 207.68 × 108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.59x = 22,428.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,428.90/138.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.84

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