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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.75, 208.60 and 108.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.75, 208.60 and 108.38 is: 162.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.75 : 208.60 = 108.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.75/208.60 = 108.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.75x = 208.60 × 108.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.75x = 22,606.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,606.75/138.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.93

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