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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.20, 207.30 and 136.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.20, 207.30 and 136.18 is: 204.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.20 : 207.30 = 136.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.20/207.30 = 136.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.20x = 207.30 × 136.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.20x = 28,229.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,229.08/138.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.26

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