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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.61, 207.46 and 101.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.61, 207.46 and 101.91 is: 152.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.61 : 207.46 = 101.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.61/207.46 = 101.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.61x = 207.46 × 101.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.61x = 21,142.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,142.25/138.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.53

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