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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.33, 205.94 and 131.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.33, 205.94 and 131.36 is: 195.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.33 : 205.94 = 131.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.33/205.94 = 131.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.33x = 205.94 × 131.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.33x = 27,051.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,051.58/138.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.56

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