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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.52, 207.30 and 134.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.52, 207.30 and 134.56 is: 201.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.52 : 207.30 = 134.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.52/207.30 = 134.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.52x = 207.30 × 134.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.52x = 27,894.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,894.29/138.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.37

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