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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.93, 206.96 and 136.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.93, 206.96 and 136.64 is: 203.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.93 : 206.96 = 136.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.93/206.96 = 136.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.93x = 206.96 × 136.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.93x = 28,278.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,278.32/138.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.54

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