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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.79, 208.07 and 100.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.79, 208.07 and 100.17 is: 150.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.79 : 208.07 = 100.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.79/208.07 = 100.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.79x = 208.07 × 100.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.79x = 20,842.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,842.37/138.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.17

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