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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.30, 206.65 and 135.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.30, 206.65 and 135.73 is: 202.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.30 : 206.65 = 135.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.30/206.65 = 135.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.30x = 206.65 × 135.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.30x = 28,048.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,048.60/138.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.81

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