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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.21, 207.59 and 134.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.21, 207.59 and 134.97 is: 202.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.21 : 207.59 = 134.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.21/207.59 = 134.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.21x = 207.59 × 134.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.21x = 28,017.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,017.75/138.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.72

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