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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.21, 206.87 and 86.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.21, 206.87 and 86.90 is: 130.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.21 : 206.87 = 86.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.21/206.87 = 86.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.21x = 206.87 × 86.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.21x = 17,977.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,977.00/138.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.07

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