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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.20, 207.35 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.20, 207.35 and 133.20 is: 199.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.20 : 207.35 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.20/207.35 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.20x = 207.35 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.20x = 27,619.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,619.02/138.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.85

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