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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.61, 208.11 and 137.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.61, 208.11 and 137.80 is: 206.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.61 : 208.11 = 137.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.61/208.11 = 137.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.61x = 208.11 × 137.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.61x = 28,676.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,676.52/138.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.89

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