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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.37, 207.57 and 136.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.37, 207.57 and 136.29 is: 204.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.37 : 207.57 = 136.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.37/207.57 = 136.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.37x = 207.57 × 136.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.37x = 28,289.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,289.72/138.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.45

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