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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.90, 207.89 and 134.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.90, 207.89 and 134.04 is: 200.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.90 : 207.89 = 134.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.90/207.89 = 134.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.90x = 207.89 × 134.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.90x = 27,865.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,865.58/138.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.62

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