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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.63, 207.72 and 104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.63, 207.72 and 104.34 is: 156.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.63 : 207.72 = 104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.63/207.72 = 104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.63x = 207.72 × 104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.63x = 21,673.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,673.50/138.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.34

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