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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.88, 207.80 and 135.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.88, 207.80 and 135.76 is: 203.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.88 : 207.80 = 135.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.88/207.80 = 135.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.88x = 207.80 × 135.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.88x = 28,210.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,210.93/138.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.13

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