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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.09, 207.09 and 86.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.09, 207.09 and 86.54 is: 129.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.09 : 207.09 = 86.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.09/207.09 = 86.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.09x = 207.09 × 86.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.09x = 17,921.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,921.57/138.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.78

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