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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.66, 208.17 and 106.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.66, 208.17 and 106.50 is: 159.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.66 : 208.17 = 106.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.66/208.17 = 106.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.66x = 208.17 × 106.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.66x = 22,170.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,170.11/138.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.89

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