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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.80, 208.32 and 102.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.80, 208.32 and 102.68 is: 154.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.80 : 208.32 = 102.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.80/208.32 = 102.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.80x = 208.32 × 102.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.80x = 21,390.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,390.30/138.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.11

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