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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.10, 208.56 and 138.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.10, 208.56 and 138.10 is: 208.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.10 : 208.56 = 138.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.10/208.56 = 138.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.10x = 208.56 × 138.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.10x = 28,802.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,802.14/138.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.56

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