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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138, 207.20 and 86.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138, 207.20 and 86.80 is: 130.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138 : 207.20 = 86.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138/207.20 = 86.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138x = 207.20 × 86.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138x = 17,984.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,984.96/138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.33

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