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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.96, 208.11 and 135.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.96, 208.11 and 135.30 is: 202.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.96 : 208.11 = 135.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.96/208.11 = 135.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.96x = 208.11 × 135.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.96x = 28,157.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,157.28/138.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.63

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