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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.30, 208.49 and 137.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.30, 208.49 and 137.09 is: 206.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.30 : 208.49 = 137.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.30/208.49 = 137.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.30x = 208.49 × 137.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.30x = 28,580.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,580.17/138.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.65

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