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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.76, 207.87 and 108.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.76, 207.87 and 108.13 is: 161.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.76 : 207.87 = 108.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.76/207.87 = 108.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.76x = 207.87 × 108.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.76x = 22,476.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,476.98/138.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.98

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