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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.86, 207.98 and 103.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.86, 207.98 and 103.01 is: 154.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.86 : 207.98 = 103.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.86/207.98 = 103.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.86x = 207.98 × 103.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.86x = 21,424.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,424.02/138.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.29

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