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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.70, 207.76 and 109.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.70, 207.76 and 109.68 is: 164.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.70 : 207.76 = 109.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.70/207.76 = 109.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.70x = 207.76 × 109.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.70x = 22,787.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,787.12/138.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.29

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