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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.58, 208.04 and 137.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.58, 208.04 and 137.04 is: 205.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.58 : 208.04 = 137.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.58/208.04 = 137.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.58x = 208.04 × 137.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.58x = 28,508.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,508.34/138.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.72

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