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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.22, 208.55 and 137.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.22, 208.55 and 137.14 is: 206.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.22 : 208.55 = 137.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.22/208.55 = 137.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.22x = 208.55 × 137.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.22x = 28,600.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,600.55/138.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.92

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