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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.27, 207.62 and 131.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.27, 207.62 and 131.41 is: 197.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.27 : 207.62 = 131.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.27/207.62 = 131.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.27x = 207.62 × 131.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.27x = 27,283.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,283.34/138.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.32

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