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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.34, 206.52 and 133.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.34, 206.52 and 133.53 is: 199.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.34 : 206.52 = 133.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.34/206.52 = 133.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.34x = 206.52 × 133.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.34x = 27,576.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,576.62/138.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.34

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