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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.99, 208.59 and 104.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.99, 208.59 and 104.82 is: 157.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.99 : 208.59 = 104.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.99/208.59 = 104.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.99x = 208.59 × 104.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.99x = 21,864.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,864.40/138.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.31

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