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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.83, 207.81 and 104.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.83, 207.81 and 104.72 is: 156.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.83 : 207.81 = 104.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.83/207.81 = 104.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.83x = 207.81 × 104.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.83x = 21,760.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,760.82/138.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.75

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