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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.05, 207.12 and 128.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.05, 207.12 and 128.87 is: 193.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.05 : 207.12 = 128.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.05/207.12 = 128.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.05x = 207.12 × 128.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.05x = 26,691.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,691.55/138.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.35

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