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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.73, 207.82 and 108.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.73, 207.82 and 108.15 is: 162.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.73 : 207.82 = 108.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.73/207.82 = 108.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.73x = 207.82 × 108.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.73x = 22,476.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,476.66/138.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.02

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