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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.98, 207.66 and 102.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.98, 207.66 and 102.26 is: 152.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.98 : 207.66 = 102.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.98/207.66 = 102.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.98x = 207.66 × 102.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.98x = 21,235.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,235.31/138.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.79

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