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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.12, 204.72 and 135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.12, 204.72 and 135.96 is: 201.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.12 : 204.72 = 135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.12/204.72 = 135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.12x = 204.72 × 135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.12x = 27,833.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,833.73/138.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.52

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