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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.20, 206.98 and 135.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.20, 206.98 and 135.16 is: 202.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.20 : 206.98 = 135.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.20/206.98 = 135.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.20x = 206.98 × 135.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.20x = 27,975.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,975.42/138.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.43

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