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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.06, 207.45 and 135.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.06, 207.45 and 135.90 is: 204.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.06 : 207.45 = 135.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.06/207.45 = 135.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.06x = 207.45 × 135.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.06x = 28,192.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,192.46/138.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.20

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