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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.89, 206.98 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.89, 206.98 and 135.24 is: 201.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.89 : 206.98 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.89/206.98 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.89x = 206.98 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.89x = 27,992.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,992.99/138.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.55

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