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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.93, 208.44 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.93, 208.44 and 133.44 is: 200.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.93 : 208.44 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.93/208.44 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.93x = 208.44 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.93x = 27,814.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,814.23/138.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.20

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