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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.77, 207.95 and 104.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.77, 207.95 and 104.39 is: 156.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.77 : 207.95 = 104.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.77/207.95 = 104.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.77x = 207.95 × 104.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.77x = 21,706.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,706.34/138.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.43

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