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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.24, 208.32 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.24, 208.32 and 133.20 is: 200.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.24 : 208.32 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.24/208.32 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.24x = 208.32 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.24x = 27,748.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,748.22/138.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.73

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