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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.52, 207.48 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.52, 207.48 and 135.48 is: 202.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.52 : 207.48 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.52/207.48 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.52x = 207.48 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.52x = 28,109.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,109.39/138.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.93

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