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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.29, 207.68 and 132.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.29, 207.68 and 132.78 is: 199.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.29 : 207.68 = 132.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.29/207.68 = 132.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.29x = 207.68 × 132.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.29x = 27,574.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,574.59/138.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.39

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