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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.89, 208.42 and 137.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.89, 208.42 and 137.74 is: 206.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.89 : 208.42 = 137.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.89/208.42 = 137.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.89x = 208.42 × 137.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.89x = 28,707.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,707.08/138.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.70

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