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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.71, 207.45 and 105.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.71, 207.45 and 105.84 is: 158.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.71 : 207.45 = 105.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.71/207.45 = 105.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.71x = 207.45 × 105.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.71x = 21,956.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,956.51/138.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.29

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