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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.51, 208.90 and 136.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.51, 208.90 and 136.97 is: 206.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.51 : 208.90 = 136.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.51/208.90 = 136.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.51x = 208.90 × 136.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.51x = 28,612.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,612.74/138.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.58

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