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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.16, 205.61 and 133.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.16, 205.61 and 133.66 is: 198.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.16 : 205.61 = 133.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.16/205.61 = 133.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.16x = 205.61 × 133.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.16x = 27,481.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,481.83/138.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.91

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