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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.04, 207.10 and 131.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.04, 207.10 and 131.40 is: 197.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.04 : 207.10 = 131.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.04/207.10 = 131.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.04x = 207.10 × 131.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.04x = 27,212.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,212.94/138.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.14

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