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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.11, 207.16 and 131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.11, 207.16 and 131.22 is: 196.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.11 : 207.16 = 131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.11/207.16 = 131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.11x = 207.16 × 131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.11x = 27,183.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,183.21/138.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.83

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