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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.31, 207.56 and 137.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.31, 207.56 and 137.09 is: 205.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.31 : 207.56 = 137.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.31/207.56 = 137.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.31x = 207.56 × 137.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.31x = 28,455.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,455.26/138.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.74

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