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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.44, 207.74 and 137.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.44, 207.74 and 137.34 is: 206.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.44 : 207.74 = 137.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.44/207.74 = 137.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.44x = 207.74 × 137.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.44x = 28,531.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,531.35/138.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.09

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