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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.50, 207.44 and 134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.50, 207.44 and 134.66 is: 201.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.50 : 207.44 = 134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.50/207.44 = 134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.50x = 207.44 × 134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.50x = 27,933.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,933.17/138.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.69

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