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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.78, 207.04 and 135.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.78, 207.04 and 135.58 is: 202.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.78 : 207.04 = 135.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.78/207.04 = 135.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.78x = 207.04 × 135.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.78x = 28,070.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,070.48/138.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.27

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