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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.88, 207.04 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.88, 207.04 and 136.32 is: 203.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.88 : 207.04 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.88/207.04 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.88x = 207.04 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.88x = 28,223.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,223.69/138.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.22

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