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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.87, 208.50 and 134.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.87, 208.50 and 134.82 is: 202.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.87 : 208.50 = 134.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.87/208.50 = 134.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.87x = 208.50 × 134.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.87x = 28,109.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,109.97/138.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.42

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