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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.42, 207.36 and 132.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.42, 207.36 and 132.75 is: 198.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.42 : 207.36 = 132.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.42/207.36 = 132.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.42x = 207.36 × 132.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.42x = 27,527.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,527.04/138.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.87

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