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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.65, 208.31 and 133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.65, 208.31 and 133.25 is: 200.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.65 : 208.31 = 133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.65/208.31 = 133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.65x = 208.31 × 133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.65x = 27,757.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,757.31/138.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.20

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