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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.61, 208.03 and 137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.61, 208.03 and 137.60 is: 206.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.61 : 208.03 = 137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.61/208.03 = 137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.61x = 208.03 × 137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.61x = 28,624.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,624.93/138.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.51

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