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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.26, 207.59 and 87.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.26, 207.59 and 87.12 is: 130.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.26 : 207.59 = 87.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.26/207.59 = 87.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.26x = 207.59 × 87.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.26x = 18,085.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,085.24/138.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.81

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