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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.11, 207.36 and 137.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.11, 207.36 and 137.43 is: 206.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.11 : 207.36 = 137.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.11/207.36 = 137.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.11x = 207.36 × 137.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.11x = 28,497.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,497.48/138.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.35

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