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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.06, 205.85 and 135.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.06, 205.85 and 135.63 is: 202.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.06 : 205.85 = 135.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.06/205.85 = 135.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.06x = 205.85 × 135.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.06x = 27,919.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,919.44/138.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.23

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