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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.16, 207.37 and 86.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.16, 207.37 and 86.91 is: 130.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.16 : 207.37 = 86.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.16/207.37 = 86.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.16x = 207.37 × 86.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.16x = 18,022.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,022.53/138.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.45

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