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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.60, 206.67 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.60, 206.67 and 133.20 is: 198.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.60 : 206.67 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.60/206.67 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.60x = 206.67 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.60x = 27,528.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,528.44/138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.62

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