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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.09, 207.17 and 86.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.09, 207.17 and 86.00 is: 129.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.09 : 207.17 = 86.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.09/207.17 = 86.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.09x = 207.17 × 86.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.09x = 17,815.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,815.96/138.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.02

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