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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.60, 207.69 and 108.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.60, 207.69 and 108.23 is: 162.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.60 : 207.69 = 108.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.60/207.69 = 108.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.60x = 207.69 × 108.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.60x = 22,477.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,477.25/138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.17

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