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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.02, 207.01 and 86.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.02, 207.01 and 86.59 is: 129.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.02 : 207.01 = 86.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.02/207.01 = 86.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.02x = 207.01 × 86.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.02x = 17,923.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,923.53/138.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.86

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