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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.06, 207.18 and 86.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.06, 207.18 and 86.81 is: 130.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.06 : 207.18 = 86.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.06/207.18 = 86.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.06x = 207.18 × 86.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.06x = 17,984.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,984.26/138.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.26

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