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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.22, 207.33 and 135.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.22, 207.33 and 135.18 is: 202.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.22 : 207.33 = 135.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.22/207.33 = 135.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.22x = 207.33 × 135.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.22x = 28,026.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,026.36/138.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.77

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