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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.60, 208.15 and 104.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.60, 208.15 and 104.24 is: 156.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.60 : 208.15 = 104.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.60/208.15 = 104.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.60x = 208.15 × 104.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.60x = 21,697.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,697.82/138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.55

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