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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.88, 206.88 and 136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.88, 206.88 and 136 is: 202.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.88 : 206.88 = 136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.88/206.88 = 136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.88x = 206.88 × 136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.88x = 28,135.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,135.68/138.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.59

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