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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.60, 207.84 and 106.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.60, 207.84 and 106.56 is: 159.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.60 : 207.84 = 106.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.60/207.84 = 106.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.60x = 207.84 × 106.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.60x = 22,147.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,147.43/138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.79

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