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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.51, 207.86 and 137.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.51, 207.86 and 137.25 is: 205.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.51 : 207.86 = 137.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.51/207.86 = 137.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.51x = 207.86 × 137.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.51x = 28,528.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,528.10/138.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.96

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