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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.34, 207.07 and 133.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.34, 207.07 and 133.58 is: 199.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.34 : 207.07 = 133.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.34/207.07 = 133.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.34x = 207.07 × 133.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.34x = 27,660.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,660.41/138.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.95

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