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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.81, 208.04 and 135.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.81, 208.04 and 135.23 is: 202.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.81 : 208.04 = 135.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.81/208.04 = 135.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.81x = 208.04 × 135.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.81x = 28,131.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,131.53/138.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.66

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