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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.65, 208.04 and 106.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.65, 208.04 and 106.13 is: 159.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.65 : 208.04 = 106.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.65/208.04 = 106.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.65x = 208.04 × 106.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.65x = 22,078.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,078.25/138.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.24

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