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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.90, 208.36 and 136.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.90, 208.36 and 136.58 is: 204.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.90 : 208.36 = 136.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.90/208.36 = 136.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.90x = 208.36 × 136.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.90x = 28,457.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,457.81/138.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.88

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