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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.69, 207.63 and 102.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.69, 207.63 and 102.38 is: 153.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.69 : 207.63 = 102.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.69/207.63 = 102.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.69x = 207.63 × 102.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.69x = 21,256.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,256.12/138.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.26

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