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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.70, 206.55 and 135.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.70, 206.55 and 135.10 is: 201.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.70 : 206.55 = 135.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.70/206.55 = 135.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.70x = 206.55 × 135.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.70x = 27,904.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,904.23/138.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.18

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