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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.81, 207.98 and 100.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.81, 207.98 and 100.11 is: 150.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.81 : 207.98 = 100.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.81/207.98 = 100.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.81x = 207.98 × 100.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.81x = 20,820.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,820.88/138.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.00

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