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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.46, 207.68 and 136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.46, 207.68 and 136.28 is: 204.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.46 : 207.68 = 136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.46/207.68 = 136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.46x = 207.68 × 136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.46x = 28,302.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,302.63/138.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.42

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