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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.86, 206.93 and 134.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.86, 206.93 and 134.69 is: 200.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.86 : 206.93 = 134.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.86/206.93 = 134.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.86x = 206.93 × 134.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.86x = 27,871.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,871.40/138.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.72

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