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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.79, 207.32 and 102.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.79, 207.32 and 102.79 is: 153.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.79 : 207.32 = 102.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.79/207.32 = 102.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.79x = 207.32 × 102.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.79x = 21,310.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,310.42/138.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.54

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