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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.55, 208.23 and 136.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.55, 208.23 and 136.93 is: 205.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.55 : 208.23 = 136.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.55/208.23 = 136.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.55x = 208.23 × 136.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.55x = 28,512.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,512.93/138.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.80

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