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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.32, 206.87 and 135.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.32, 206.87 and 135.08 is: 202.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.32 : 206.87 = 135.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.32/206.87 = 135.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.32x = 206.87 × 135.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.32x = 27,942.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,942.29/138.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.02

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