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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.78, 208.41 and 102.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.78, 208.41 and 102.58 is: 154.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.78 : 208.41 = 102.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.78/208.41 = 102.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.78x = 208.41 × 102.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.78x = 21,378.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,378.70/138.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.05

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