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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.50, 207.76 and 136.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.50, 207.76 and 136.23 is: 204.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.50 : 207.76 = 136.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.50/207.76 = 136.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.50x = 207.76 × 136.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.50x = 28,302.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,302.80/138.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.36

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