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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.08, 206.94 and 130.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.08, 206.94 and 130.46 is: 195.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.08 : 206.94 = 130.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.08/206.94 = 130.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.08x = 206.94 × 130.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.08x = 26,997.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,997.39/138.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.52

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