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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.39, 206.97 and 135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.39, 206.97 and 135.96 is: 203.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.39 : 206.97 = 135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.39/206.97 = 135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.39x = 206.97 × 135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.39x = 28,138.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,138.36/138.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.33

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