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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.74, 206.91 and 137.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.74, 206.91 and 137.37 is: 204.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.74 : 206.91 = 137.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.74/206.91 = 137.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.74x = 206.91 × 137.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.74x = 28,423.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,423.52/138.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.87

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