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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.71, 208.17 and 104.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.71, 208.17 and 104.76 is: 157.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.71 : 208.17 = 104.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.71/208.17 = 104.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.71x = 208.17 × 104.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.71x = 21,807.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,807.89/138.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.22

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