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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.08, 205.77 and 132.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.08, 205.77 and 132.92 is: 198.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.08 : 205.77 = 132.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.08/205.77 = 132.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.08x = 205.77 × 132.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.08x = 27,350.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,350.95/138.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.08

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