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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.94, 208.13 and 100.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.94, 208.13 and 100.33 is: 150.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.94 : 208.13 = 100.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.94/208.13 = 100.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.94x = 208.13 × 100.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.94x = 20,881.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,881.68/138.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.29

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