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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.24, 207.02 and 134.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.24, 207.02 and 134.59 is: 201.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.24 : 207.02 = 134.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.24/207.02 = 134.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.24x = 207.02 × 134.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.24x = 27,862.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,862.40/138.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.56

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