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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.77, 208.05 and 108.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.77, 208.05 and 108.40 is: 162.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.77 : 208.05 = 108.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.77/208.05 = 108.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.77x = 208.05 × 108.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.77x = 22,552.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,552.62/138.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.52

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