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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.13, 207.20 and 86.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.13, 207.20 and 86.81 is: 130.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.13 : 207.20 = 86.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.13/207.20 = 86.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.13x = 207.20 × 86.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.13x = 17,986.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,986.81/138.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.21

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