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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.78, 208.08 and 137.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.78, 208.08 and 137.25 is: 205.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.78 : 208.08 = 137.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.78/208.08 = 137.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.78x = 208.08 × 137.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.78x = 28,558.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,558.98/138.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.79

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