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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138, 206.52 and 130.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138, 206.52 and 130.11 is: 194.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138 : 206.52 = 130.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138/206.52 = 130.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138x = 206.52 × 130.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138x = 26,870.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,870.32/138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.71

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