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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.08, 207.20 and 132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.08, 207.20 and 132.80 is: 199.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.08 : 207.20 = 132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.08/207.20 = 132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.08x = 207.20 × 132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.08x = 27,516.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,516.16/138.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.28

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