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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.31, 207.02 and 87.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.31, 207.02 and 87.01 is: 130.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.31 : 207.02 = 87.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.31/207.02 = 87.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.31x = 207.02 × 87.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.31x = 18,011.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,011.34/138.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.23

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