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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.46, 206.71 and 133.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.46, 206.71 and 133.66 is: 199.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.46 : 206.71 = 133.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.46/206.71 = 133.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.46x = 206.71 × 133.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.46x = 27,627.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,627.83/138.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.54

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