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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.69, 208 and 100.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.69, 208 and 100.06 is: 150.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.69 : 208 = 100.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.69/208 = 100.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.69x = 208 × 100.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.69x = 20,812.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,812.48/138.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.06

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