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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.98, 208.46 and 133.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.98, 208.46 and 133.07 is: 199.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.98 : 208.46 = 133.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.98/208.46 = 133.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.98x = 208.46 × 133.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.98x = 27,739.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,739.06/138.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.59

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