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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.27, 206.96 and 86.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.27, 206.96 and 86.95 is: 130.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.27 : 206.96 = 86.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.27/206.96 = 86.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.27x = 206.96 × 86.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.27x = 17,995.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,995.49/138.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.14

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