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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.47, 206.49 and 135.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.47, 206.49 and 135.37 is: 201.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.47 : 206.49 = 135.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.47/206.49 = 135.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.47x = 206.49 × 135.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.47x = 27,950.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,950.84/138.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.85

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