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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138, 207 and 136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138, 207 and 136.20 is: 204.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138 : 207 = 136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138/207 = 136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138x = 207 × 136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138x = 28,193.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,193.40/138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.30

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