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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.87, 208.62 and 100.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.87, 208.62 and 100.47 is: 150.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.87 : 208.62 = 100.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.87/208.62 = 100.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.87x = 208.62 × 100.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.87x = 20,960.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,960.05/138.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.93

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