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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.98, 210.11 and 137.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.98, 210.11 and 137.84 is: 208.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.98 : 210.11 = 137.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.98/210.11 = 137.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.98x = 210.11 × 137.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.98x = 28,961.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,961.56/138.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.39

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