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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.82, 208.59 and 104.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.82, 208.59 and 104.91 is: 157.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.82 : 208.59 = 104.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.82/208.59 = 104.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.82x = 208.59 × 104.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.82x = 21,883.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,883.18/138.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.64

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