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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.30, 207.24 and 86.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.30, 207.24 and 86.87 is: 130.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.30 : 207.24 = 86.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.30/207.24 = 86.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.30x = 207.24 × 86.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.30x = 18,001.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,001.90/138.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.17

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