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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.84, 208.50 and 137.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.84, 208.50 and 137.79 is: 206.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.84 : 208.50 = 137.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.84/208.50 = 137.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.84x = 208.50 × 137.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.84x = 28,729.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,729.22/138.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.92

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