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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.08, 208.76 and 138.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.08, 208.76 and 138.08 is: 208.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.08 : 208.76 = 138.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.08/208.76 = 138.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.08x = 208.76 × 138.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.08x = 28,825.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,825.58/138.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.76

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