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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.02, 205.66 and 131.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.02, 205.66 and 131.47 is: 195.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.02 : 205.66 = 131.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.02/205.66 = 131.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.02x = 205.66 × 131.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.02x = 27,038.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,038.12/138.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.90

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