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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.89, 207.80 and 109.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.89, 207.80 and 109.81 is: 164.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.89 : 207.80 = 109.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.89/207.80 = 109.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.89x = 207.80 × 109.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.89x = 22,817.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,817.93/138.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.29

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