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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.41, 207.75 and 136.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.41, 207.75 and 136.97 is: 205.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.41 : 207.75 = 136.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.41/207.75 = 136.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.41x = 207.75 × 136.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.41x = 28,454.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,454.48/138.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.59

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