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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.88, 208.15 and 109.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.88, 208.15 and 109.87 is: 164.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.88 : 208.15 = 109.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.88/208.15 = 109.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.88x = 208.15 × 109.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.88x = 22,869.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,869.44/138.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.67

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