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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.94, 208.14 and 104.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.94, 208.14 and 104.74 is: 156.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.94 : 208.14 = 104.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.94/208.14 = 104.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.94x = 208.14 × 104.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.94x = 21,800.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,800.58/138.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.91

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