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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.68, 206.80 and 135.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.68, 206.80 and 135.56 is: 202.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.68 : 206.80 = 135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.68/206.80 = 135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.68x = 206.80 × 135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.68x = 28,033.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,033.81/138.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.15

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